1 Foot to Centimeters

1 ft = 30.48 cm

Calculation: cm = 1 ft × 30.48 = 30.48 cm

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How long is 1 ft?

1 ft (30.5 cm) is comparable to the size of a laptop screen.

What does 1 ft look like?

Comparable to the size of a laptop screen
1 ft (30.5 cm) is comparable to the size of a laptop screen.

1 ft on the centimeter scale

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1 ft = 30.48 cm

Did you know? Standard ruler is 30 cm.

The standard metric ruler is 30 cm (12 in) long — exactly 1 foot.

How to Convert Feet to Centimeter

1 foot = 30.48 centimeters exact

Centimeter = Feet × 30.48

Example: 1 ft × 30.48 = 30.48 cm

Reverse Conversion

To convert centimeters back to feet:

  • Remember, 1 centimeter equals 0.0328084 feet.
  • To convert 30.48 cm to ft, multiply 30.48 x 0.0328084, resulting in 1 ft.

exact This conversion factor is exact by international definition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 foot in centimeters?

1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters. This is calculated by multiplying 1 by the conversion factor 30.48.

What does 1 foot look like in centimeters?

1 foot (30.48 centimeters) is one to three feet — a small shelf, a guitar, or a kitchen step.

How do you calculate 1 foot to centimeters?

Multiply 1 by the conversion factor 30.48. The calculation is 1 × 30.48 = 30.48 centimeters. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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For general conversions between feet and centimeters, see the feet to centimeters converter.

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Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000-3 1 inch = 2.54 cm by international agreement (1959). Last reviewed: March 2026
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