CM to Feet Converter
Convert centimetres to feet and inches instantly with our free online tool. Perfect for height, length, and measurements. 1 foot = 30.48 cm.
How to Convert Centimeters to Feet and Inches
Converting centimeters to feet and inches is easy: 1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters and 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters. To convert cm to feet and inches:
- Step 1: Divide the number of centimeters by 2.54 to get total inches.
- Step 2: Divide total inches by 12 to get feet, and the remainder is the inches.
For example, 170 cm → 170 / 2.54 = 66.93 inches → 66.93 / 12 = 5 feet with 6.93 inches remaining → approximately 5 feet 7 inches.
To convert feet and inches to cm, multiply feet by 30.48 and add inches multiplied by 2.54. For example, 5 feet 7 inches = (5 × 30.48) + (7 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 17.78 = 170.18 cm.
Why Use This Converter?
Our CM to Feet converter is designed for speed and accuracy. Whether you're checking your height, planning a room layout, or working on a project, this tool gives you instant, precise results in both feet/inches and centimeters.
Understanding the Units
The centimeter (cm) is a metric unit. The foot (ft) and inch (in) are imperial units, commonly used in the United States, UK, and Canada for height and length. The exact relationships are 1 foot = 12 inches = 30.48 cm.
Common Uses for CM to Feet Conversion
- Height Measurement: Converting body height between metric and imperial systems.
- Real Estate: Room and building dimensions often use feet/inches.
- Sports & Fitness: Tracking athlete height and reach.
- DIY & Construction: Measuring materials like lumber and furniture.
How Accurate Is This Converter?
This converter uses the exact conversion factors 1 ft = 30.48 cm and 1 in = 2.54 cm, supporting decimal values for high precision. All calculations are performed using JavaScript's number system, which handles floating-point arithmetic accurately. The result is accurate to several decimal places.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are approximately 0.0328084 feet in 1 centimeter. Alternatively, 1 centimeter equals 0.393701 inches. To convert cm to feet and inches, divide by 30.48 to get total feet, then separate the decimal part into inches.
To convert cm to feet and inches: 1) Divide centimeters by 2.54 to get total inches. 2) Divide total inches by 12 to get feet, and the remainder is the inches. For example, 170 cm = 66.93 inches = 5 feet 6.93 inches (about 5'7").
Yes, 1 foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters. This is the internationally agreed-upon conversion factor. To convert feet to cm, multiply by 30.48.
Yes, this converter supports both directions. Enter your height in feet and inches, and the tool will show the equivalent in centimeters, and vice versa.
Total inches = cm / 2.54. Feet = floor(total inches / 12). Inches = round(total inches - feet * 12). The formula for feet to cm: cm = feet * 30.48 + inches * 2.54.
To get the answer in feet only, simply divide centimeters by 30.48. For example, 170 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.577 feet. This gives a decimal value representing feet, not feet and inches.