There are 30.48 centimeters in a foot
There are 30.48 centimeters in a foot. The working, a reference table and answers to the related "how many" questions people actually ask.
The working
1 ft = 30.48 cm
1 ft × 30.48 = 30.48 cm
Why this figure matters
A foot is 12 inches, so this is just the inch-to-cm factor scaled by 12 — 30.48 cm exactly, with nothing rounded along the way.
Feet to centimeters
| Feet | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 foot | 30.48 centimeters |
| 2 feet | 60.96 centimeters |
| 5 feet | 152.4 centimeters |
| 10 feet | 304.8 centimeters |
Questions people ask
How many centimeters are in a foot?
There are 30.48 centimeters in a foot.
Where does the 30.48 figure come from?
1 ft = 30.48 cm
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Last updated 26 August 2026