ArchSupply Utilities

Feet to Centimeter Converter

Instant, two-way conversion across common engineering units.

Free

1 ft = 30.48 cm(Foot → Centimetre)

Recent conversions
Your last five conversions will appear here.

Converting feet to centimeters

To convert feet to centimeters, multiply the value by 30.48. Length values feed directly into setting out, spans and drawing dimensions, so the converter keeps full decimal precision in both directions.

Visual scale

To scale
1 foot = 30.48 centimeters.
1 centimeter = 0.032808399 feet.

Feet (ft)

The foot (ft) equals 12 inches and is the main building unit in US practice.

Origin
An old body-based unit standardized in 1959 as exactly 0.3048 m across English-speaking countries.
Where it is used
Used for floor-to-floor heights, spans, room sizes and setting out on US and partly UK construction projects.
Relation to SI
1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly.

Centimeter (cm)

The centimeter (cm) is one hundredth of a meter, a convenient everyday scale between millimeters and meters.

Origin
A decimal subdivision of the meter defined with the original metric system.
Where it is used
Used for furniture, interior dimensions, product sizes and general everyday measurement rather than construction drawings.
Relation to SI
1 cm = 0.01 m exactly.

Frequently asked questions

How many centimeters are in one foot?

1 ft equals 30.48 cm.

How do I convert feet to centimeters?

Multiply the value by 30.48. For example, 10 ft equals 304.8 cm.

How do I convert back from centimeters to feet?

1 cm equals 0.032808399 ft. The converter above works in both directions, so you can type into either field.

Should I work in millimeters or meters on drawings?

Most architectural and structural drawings outside the US are dimensioned in millimeters to avoid decimal points, while site levels, grids and areas are stated in meters.

Are the imperial values here exact?

Yes. The inch has been defined as exactly 25.4 mm since 1959, so foot, yard and mile conversions are exact rather than rounded.

Is this length converter free to use?

Yes. Every unit conversion runs in your browser, needs no account and is free for professional use.

Related conversions