Centimeters to Feet Converter
Enter the length in centimeters below to convert it to feet.
Convert Centimeters to Feet
Enter a value in centimeters (cm) to convert to feet (ft).
Centimeters to Feet Conversion Chart (1–40 Continuous)
Continuous 1 to 40 centimeters lookup table with exact decimals and reduced nearest 1/64 fractions. Highlighted rows mark common shop and ruler values.
| Centimeters (cm) | Decimal (ft) | Fraction — Nearest 1/64 (Reduced) | Nearest 1/16 (Tape) |
|---|---|---|---|
1 cm★ Common | 0.032808 ft | 1/32 ft | 1/16 ft |
2 cm★ Common | 0.065617 ft | 1/16 ft | 1/16 ft |
3 cm★ Common | 0.098425 ft | 3/32 ft | 1/8 ft |
4 cm | 0.131234 ft | 1/8 ft | 1/8 ft |
5 cm★ Common | 0.164042 ft | 5/32 ft | 3/16 ft |
6 cm★ Common | 0.19685 ft | 13/64 ft | 3/16 ft |
7 cm | 0.229659 ft | 15/64 ft | 1/4 ft |
8 cm★ Common | 0.262467 ft | 17/64 ft | 1/4 ft |
9 cm | 0.295276 ft | 19/64 ft | 5/16 ft |
10 cm★ Common | 0.328084 ft | 21/64 ft | 5/16 ft |
11 cm | 0.360892 ft | 23/64 ft | 3/8 ft |
12 cm★ Common | 0.393701 ft | 25/64 ft | 3/8 ft |
How to Convert Centimeters to Feet
To convert centimeters to feet, multiply the length by the following conversion ratio: 0.0328084 feet/centimeter.
Since one centimeter is equal to 0.0328084 feet, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The length in feet is equal to the length in centimeters multiplied by 0.0328084.
For example, here's how to convert 175 centimeters to feet using the formula above.
How Many Feet Are in a Centimeter?
There are 0.0328084 feet in a centimeter, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our centimeter fraction and decimal calculator can convert centimeters and feet, and it automatically converts the results to US customary, imperial, and SI metric values.
Centimeters and feet are both units used to measure length. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
How to Convert Centimeters to Fractional Inches (1/16″, 1/32″ & 1/64″)
Plain-language method for turning decimal inches into a standard tape-measure or machinist ruler fraction
Calculators give you a decimal number (such as 68.897638 in), but tape measures and woodworking rulers are marked in binary fractions of an inch—most commonly 1/16″ on carpenter tapes, 1/32″ on fine woodworking rules, and 1/64″ on machinist scales.
Here is the step-by-step worked example for converting 175 centimeters (cm) into fractional inches:
- Find the decimal inches result: Convert 175 cm to inches to get 68.897638 in.
- Separate the whole inches from the decimal part: Keep the whole number 68 aside, leaving the decimal remainder 0.897638.
- Multiply the decimal part by your desired fraction denominator (16, 32, or 64) and round half up: Multiply 0.897638 by 16, 32, or 64, then round to the nearest whole number (values ending in .5 round up).
- Reduce the fraction to lowest terms: If the rounded top number (numerator) is even, divide both top and bottom by 2 (or their Greatest Common Divisor) until the top number is odd, then combine with your whole inches.
What Is a Centimeter?
A centimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one-hundredth (1/100) of a meter, which is the International System of Units (SI) base unit of length. One centimeter is also equal to 10 millimeters or approximately 0.39370079 inches. [1]
The centimeter, or centimetre, is part of the SI metric system used worldwide for everyday, scientific, and clinical measurements. Centimeters can be abbreviated as cm; for example, 1 centimeter can be written as 1 cm.
In the metric system, "centi" is the Latin-derived prefix for hundredths, or 10⁻². Because 1 international inch is legally defined as 2.54 centimeters, converting between centimeters and inches is anchored by an exact mathematical constant.
Centimeters are measured using metric rulers, tailor's measuring tapes, stadiometers (for human height), and vernier calipers across carpentry, apparel sizing, school science, and medical charts.
What Is a Foot?
A foot is a US customary and imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches or 1/3 of a yard. Under the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement, one foot is legally defined as exactly 0.3048 meters (30.48 centimeters). [2]
Feet are widely used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for human height, building construction, real estate floor plans, and aviation altitude. Feet can be abbreviated as ft; for example, 1 foot can be written as 1 ft.
Feet can also be denoted using the ′ symbol, known as a prime (or a single quote ' for convenience). For example, 5 feet 10 inches is frequently written as 5′ 10″ or 5' 10".
Feet are measured using 12-inch rulers, carpenter's folding rules, 25-foot steel tape measures, and laser distance meters across residential framing, architecture, and surveying.
When converting length between centimeters (cm) and feet (ft), keep full floating-point precision (1 cm = 0.0328084 ft; 1 ft = 30.48 cm) during intermediate calculations and round only the final foot figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Centimeter & Foot Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our feet to centimeters converter (ft to cm) to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting meters to feet, converting inches to feet, or converting centimeters to inches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Length Metrology Standard — Centimeters (cm) to Feet (ft)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Centimeter (cm) & Foot (ft)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (cm to ft)