Convert Centimeter to Foot

One cm equals 0.03280839895 ft. This converter allows you to easily convert between Centimeter and Foot in real time.

Formula

cm × 0.03280839895 = ft

Example: 1 cm = 0.03280839895 ft

What is Centimeter?

The centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter and is commonly used for everyday small-scale measurements. In many countries, human height is expressed in centimeters rather than feet and inches. Rulers and tape measures are typically graduated in centimeters, making it the go-to unit for crafting, sewing, and carpentry. In medicine, tumor sizes, wound dimensions, and other anatomical measurements are recorded in centimeters.

What is Foot?

The foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to exactly 0.3048 meters or 12 inches. Its name comes from the length of a human foot, and it has been used as a measure since ancient civilizations. In the United States, height is commonly expressed in feet and inches (for example, "5 feet 10 inches"), and real estate listings use square feet for floor area. In aviation worldwide, altitude is measured in feet, regardless of whether the country otherwise uses the metric system.