cm to Feet and Inches Converter

Convert height in either direction. For single units, use the Centimetres to Inches Converter or Feet to Inches Converter. Use measured height in the BMI Calculator. For growth estimates, see Height Predictor: Estimate a Child's Adult Height.

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Your details

Direction
Rounding
Your height conversionFeet and inches
5 ft 6.93 in
Feet and inch symbols
5′ 6.93″
Total inches
66.9291 in
Decimal feet
5.5774 ft
Metres
1.7 m
Working
170 ÷ 2.54 = 66.9291 total inches; 5 ft 6.93 in

Exact (2 dp) displays feet and inches to two decimal places, not an unrounded value. Rounding changes only the feet-and-inches display. Other outputs use your original height. Rounded 12 inches carries into the next foot.

How it works

Total inches = cm ÷ 2.54. Feet = whole groups of 12 inches. Remaining inches = total inches minus feet × 12. cm = (feet × 12 + inches) × 2.54.

  • Choose the direction.
  • Enter centimetres or whole feet and remaining inches.
  • Choose rounding and read your converted height.

Worked example: 170 cm is 5 ft 6.93 in to two decimal places, or 5 ft 7 in to the nearest inch. 5 ft 10 in is exactly 177.8 cm.

Height chart in both directions

Given heightConverted heightNearest inch
150 cm4 ft 11.06 in4 ft 11 in
155 cm5 ft 1.02 in5 ft 1 in
160 cm5 ft 2.99 in5 ft 3 in
165 cm5 ft 4.96 in5 ft 5 in
170 cm5 ft 6.93 in5 ft 7 in
175 cm5 ft 8.9 in5 ft 9 in
180 cm5 ft 10.87 in5 ft 11 in
185 cm6 ft 0.83 in6 ft 1 in
190 cm6 ft 2.8 in6 ft 3 in
195 cm6 ft 4.77 in6 ft 5 in
200 cm6 ft 6.74 in6 ft 7 in
4 ft 10 in147.32 cm4 ft 10 in
4 ft 11 in149.86 cm4 ft 11 in
5 ft 0 in152.4 cm5 ft 0 in
5 ft 1 in154.94 cm5 ft 1 in
5 ft 2 in157.48 cm5 ft 2 in
5 ft 3 in160.02 cm5 ft 3 in
5 ft 4 in162.56 cm5 ft 4 in
5 ft 5 in165.1 cm5 ft 5 in
5 ft 6 in167.64 cm5 ft 6 in
5 ft 7 in170.18 cm5 ft 7 in
5 ft 8 in172.72 cm5 ft 8 in
5 ft 9 in175.26 cm5 ft 9 in
5 ft 10 in177.8 cm5 ft 10 in
5 ft 11 in180.34 cm5 ft 11 in
6 ft 0 in182.88 cm6 ft 0 in
6 ft 1 in185.42 cm6 ft 1 in
6 ft 2 in187.96 cm6 ft 2 in
6 ft 3 in190.5 cm6 ft 3 in
6 ft 4 in193.04 cm6 ft 4 in
6 ft 5 in195.58 cm6 ft 5 in
6 ft 6 in198.12 cm6 ft 6 in

Swipe the table sideways to see the rest.

The centimetre rows use 5 cm steps. The reverse rows use 1 inch steps from 4 ft 10 in to 6 ft 6 in.

Things to consider

  • One inch is exactly 2.54 cm.
  • One foot is exactly 30.48 cm.
  • Enter remaining inches below 12.
  • Keep decimals when recording a measurement.
  • Measure without shoes on a level floor.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert cm to feet and inches?

Divide centimetres by 2.54 to get total inches. Divide that by 12 and keep the whole number as feet. The remaining inches complete the height. One inch is exactly 2.54 cm and one foot is exactly 30.48 cm.

How tall is 170 cm in feet and inches?

170 cm is 5 ft 6.93 in to two decimal places. Rounded to the nearest inch, it is 5 ft 7 in, also written 5′ 7″.

Is 180 cm 6 feet?

No. 180 cm is 5 ft 10.87 in, or about 5 ft 11 in. Exactly 6 feet is 182.88 cm.

What is the average height?

Average heights vary by country, age, sex and the population studied. There is no single figure that applies to everyone. This converter changes units, not how your height compares with others.

How do I measure height accurately?

Remove shoes and bulky hair accessories. Stand on a level floor against a straight wall, with heels together and eyes looking forward. Place a flat book level on your head, mark the wall and measure from the floor. Repeat the measurement and record the time of day, since height can change slightly through the day.

Why does rounding sometimes add a foot?

When remaining inches round to 12, they become one additional foot and 0 inches. For example, 182.8 cm rounds to 6 ft 0 in to the nearest inch, not 5 ft 12 in.

Results are estimates for general information only, not financial, medical or professional advice.