Convert Feet and Inches to Centimeters
Feet and inches to centimeters. One foot equals 30.48 centimeters, and one inch equals 2.54 centimeters.
Formula
Feet and inches to centimeters reference table
| Feet and inches | Centimeters | Centimeters | Feet and inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 ft 0 in | 121.92 cm | 121.92 cm | 4 ft 7.105427e-15 in |
| 4 ft 6 in | 137.16 cm | 137.16 cm | 4 ft 6 in |
| 5 ft 0 in | 152.4 cm | 152.4 cm | 5 ft 0 in |
| 5 ft 2 in | 157.48 cm | 157.48 cm | 5 ft 2 in |
| 5 ft 4 in | 162.56 cm | 162.56 cm | 5 ft 4 in |
| 5 ft 6 in | 167.64 cm | 167.64 cm | 5 ft 6 in |
| 5 ft 8 in | 172.72 cm | 172.72 cm | 5 ft 8 in |
| 5 ft 10 in | 177.8 cm | 177.8 cm | 5 ft 10 in |
| 6 ft 0 in | 182.88 cm | 182.88 cm | 6 ft 1.421085e-14 in |
| 6 ft 2 in | 187.96 cm | 187.96 cm | 6 ft 2 in |
| 6 ft 4 in | 193.04 cm | 193.04 cm | 6 ft 4 in |
| 7 ft 0 in | 213.36 cm | 213.36 cm | 7 ft 0 in |
Feet and inches is a two-part imperial height notation, so converting it to centimeters means turning the whole measurement into a single number of inches first, then applying the exact inch-to-cm factor. One foot equals 30.48 centimeters and one inch equals 2.54 centimeters, both fixed by the international inch definition of exactly 0.0254 meters, so the result is exact rather than rounded. As a worked example, 6 feet 2 inches comes to 187.96 centimeters. Enter your own feet and inches above for an instant result. This runs entirely in your browser, with no account or upload required.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert feet and inches to centimeters?
Multiply the feet by 12, add the inches, then multiply the total by 2.54 to get centimeters. So 6 feet 2 inches is 74 inches, which comes to 187.96 centimeters.
How many centimeters are in a foot?
One foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters, since a foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters.
Is this feet and inches converter exact?
Yes. The foot (0.3048 meters) and the inch (0.0254 meters) are both exact international definitions, so every centimeters result is exact, not approximated, and all math runs in your browser.