How to use this converter
Pick your "From" and "To" units from the dropdowns, then type a value. The result updates instantly. When you select "Feet & Inches" as the from unit, a second input field appears for the inches part — enter the feet in the first box and the inches in the second. Use the quick conversion buttons at the top to jump straight to the most common height conversions.
cm to feet and inches
Converting centimetres to feet and inches takes three steps. Here is a worked example using 180 cm:
- Divide by 2.54 to get total inches: 180 ÷ 2.54 = 70.866 inches
- Divide by 12 to find feet: 70.866 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with a remainder
- Multiply the remainder by 12 to get inches: 0.866 × 12 = 10.4 inches
Result: 180 cm = 5 ft 10.4 in
The key relationship to remember is that 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly, and 1 foot = 12 inches = 30.48 cm.
feet and inches to cm
Converting feet and inches to centimetres is straightforward. Here is a worked example using 5'11":
- Convert feet to inches: 5 × 12 = 60 inches
- Add the remaining inches: 60 + 11 = 71 total inches
- Multiply by 2.54: 71 × 2.54 = 180.34 cm
Result: 5'11" = 180.34 cm
Common height reference table
This table covers the most common human heights from 4'11" to 6'4".
| Feet & Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|
| 4'11" | 149.9 cm |
| 5'0" | 152.4 cm |
| 5'1" | 154.9 cm |
| 5'2" | 157.5 cm |
| 5'3" | 160.0 cm |
| 5'4" | 162.6 cm |
| 5'5" | 165.1 cm |
| 5'6" | 167.6 cm |
| 5'7" | 170.2 cm |
| 5'8" | 172.7 cm |
| 5'9" | 175.3 cm |
| 5'10" | 177.8 cm |
| 5'11" | 180.3 cm |
| 6'0" | 182.9 cm |
| 6'1" | 185.4 cm |
| 6'2" | 187.9 cm |
| 6'3" | 190.5 cm |
| 6'4" | 193.0 cm |
Height conversion formulas
| From | To | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| cm | inches | cm ÷ 2.54 |
| cm | feet (decimal) | cm ÷ 30.48 |
| inches | cm | in × 2.54 |
| feet | cm | ft × 30.48 |
| feet + inches | cm | (ft × 30.48) + (in × 2.54) |
FAQs
How tall is 5'10" in cm?
5'10" equals 177.8 cm. Calculation: (5 × 12 + 10) × 2.54 = 70 × 2.54 = 177.8 cm.
How tall is 170 cm in feet?
170 cm equals 5 ft 6.9 in. Calculation: 170 ÷ 2.54 = 66.929 inches = 5 feet and 6.929 inches.
How tall is 6 feet in cm?
6 feet equals 182.88 cm. Calculation: 6 × 30.48 = 182.88 cm.
How do I convert my height from cm to feet?
There are two approaches. For decimal feet, divide your height in cm by 30.48. For feet and inches, first divide by 2.54 to get total inches, then divide by 12 — the whole number is your feet, and the remainder is your inches. For example, 175 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.741 ft, or as feet and inches: 175 ÷ 2.54 = 68.9 in = 5 ft 8.9 in.
What is the average height?
The world average adult male height is approximately 171 cm (5'7") and the average adult female is approximately 159 cm (5'2.5"). These figures vary significantly by country — Dutch men average around 183 cm, while the global range spans from under 160 cm to over 175 cm for men.
How many cm is one inch?
One inch equals exactly 2.54 cm. This is an exact definition established by international agreement in 1959, making all inch/cm conversions precise rather than approximate.