Forms, dating apps and sports profiles often ask for height in feet and inches, while your ID or doctor uses centimeters. Use this chart to convert in seconds.
In this guide
- Height conversion chart
- The formula
- Feet and inches to cm
- Convert precisely
Height conversion chart
| cm | Feet & inches | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 140 cm | 4′ 7″ | 55.1 in |
| 145 cm | 4′ 9″ | 57.1 in |
| 150 cm | 4′ 11″ | 59.1 in |
| 155 cm | 5′ 1″ | 61.0 in |
| 160 cm | 5′ 3″ | 63.0 in |
| 165 cm | 5′ 5″ | 65.0 in |
| 170 cm | 5′ 7″ | 66.9 in |
| 175 cm | 5′ 9″ | 68.9 in |
| 180 cm | 5′ 11″ | 70.9 in |
| 185 cm | 6′ 1″ | 72.8 in |
| 190 cm | 6′ 3″ | 74.8 in |
| 195 cm | 6′ 5″ | 76.8 in |
| 200 cm | 6′ 7″ | 78.7 in |
The formula
- Divide centimeters by 2.54 to get total inches.
- Divide by 12: the whole number is feet.
- The remainder is inches.
Example: 170 ÷ 2.54 = 66.93 in → 5 ft and 6.93 in ≈ 5′7″.
Feet and inches to cm
Multiply feet by 30.48 and inches by 2.54, then add. 5′10″ = 152.4 + 25.4 = 177.8 cm.
Convert precisely
Use our cm to inches, cm to feet and feet to cm converters.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is 5 feet in cm?
152.4 cm.
What is 6 feet in cm?
182.88 cm.
How many cm is an inch?
Exactly 2.54 cm.
