Height Converter: Cm to Feet and Inches
This free height converter turns centimeters into feet and inches, and feet and inches back into centimeters, instantly. Type your height in either the centimeters box or the feet and inches boxes, and the other side updates as you go. One inch equals exactly 2.54 centimeters, so 100 centimeters is about 3 feet 3 inches.
How to Convert Cm to Feet and Inches
To convert centimeters to feet and inches, first divide the centimeters by 2.54 to get the total inches. Then divide the total inches by 12: the whole number is your feet, and the remainder is your leftover inches. For example, 180 cm divided by 2.54 is about 70.9 inches, which is 5 feet 11 inches. To go the other way, multiply your feet-and-inches height (as total inches) by 2.54 to get centimeters. The converter above handles both directions for you.
Height Conversion Quick Reference
| Centimeters | Feet & Inches | Centimeters | Feet & Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 cm | 4 ft 11 in | 178 cm | 5 ft 10 in |
| 155 cm | 5 ft 1 in | 180 cm | 5 ft 11 in |
| 160 cm | 5 ft 3 in | 183 cm | 6 ft 0 in |
| 165 cm | 5 ft 5 in | 188 cm | 6 ft 2 in |
| 170 cm | 5 ft 7 in | 193 cm | 6 ft 4 in |
| 175 cm | 5 ft 9 in | 198 cm | 6 ft 6 in |
Frequently Asked Questions: Height Converter
How do I convert cm to feet and inches?
Divide your height in centimeters by 2.54 to get total inches, then divide that by 12. The whole number is feet and the remainder is inches. For example, 170 cm is about 5 feet 7 inches.
How many centimeters is 5 foot 10?
5 feet 10 inches is 70 total inches, and 70 times 2.54 is about 177.8 centimeters. The converter above shows this instantly when you type 5 in the feet box and 10 in the inches box.
Is one inch exactly 2.54 cm?
Yes. Since 1959, one inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters, so height conversions between the two systems are precise rather than approximate.
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