Height Converter: cm to Feet & Inches
Type a height in centimeters to see it in feet and inches, or enter feet and inches to get centimeters. Both directions update as you type.
Centimeters → Feet & Inches
Feet & Inches → Centimeters
Example: 180 cm converts to 5 ft 10.87 in — often rounded to 5'11" in everyday conversation.
Conversion Formula
cm = (feet × 12 + inches) × 2.54
One inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters, so these conversions are exact — the only rounding is in how many decimal places are shown (this page uses two).
Height Conversion Table: 150–200 cm
| Centimeters | Meters | Feet & Inches | Total Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 cm | 1.50 m | 4 ft 11.06 in | 59.06 |
| 155 cm | 1.55 m | 5 ft 1.02 in | 61.02 |
| 160 cm | 1.60 m | 5 ft 2.99 in | 62.99 |
| 165 cm | 1.65 m | 5 ft 4.96 in | 64.96 |
| 170 cm | 1.70 m | 5 ft 6.93 in | 66.93 |
| 175 cm | 1.75 m | 5 ft 8.90 in | 68.90 |
| 180 cm | 1.80 m | 5 ft 10.87 in | 70.87 |
| 185 cm | 1.85 m | 6 ft 0.83 in | 72.83 |
| 190 cm | 1.90 m | 6 ft 2.80 in | 74.80 |
| 195 cm | 1.95 m | 6 ft 4.77 in | 76.77 |
| 200 cm | 2.00 m | 6 ft 6.74 in | 78.74 |
How Height Conversion Works
Most of the world measures height in centimeters, while the United States uses feet and inches. To convert, first turn centimeters into inches by dividing by 2.54. Every 12 inches make one foot, so divide the inches by 12: the whole number is the feet, and what remains is the inches. A combined result like 5 ft 10.87 in is the standard way heights are written on US forms, driver licenses and medical charts.
Going the other way, multiply feet by 12, add the inches, and multiply by 2.54 to get centimeters. Divide centimeters by 100 any time you need meters instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert centimeters to feet and inches?
Divide the centimeters by 2.54 to get total inches, then divide the inches by 12. The whole number is the feet and the remainder is the inches. For example, 180 cm ÷ 2.54 = 70.87 inches, which is 5 feet and 10.87 inches.
How tall is 180 cm in feet and inches?
180 cm is 5 feet 10.87 inches (about 5'11"). In meters, 180 cm is exactly 1.80 m.
How many centimeters is 5 feet 9 inches?
5 feet 9 inches is 69 inches in total. Multiply by 2.54 and you get 175.26 cm.
How do I convert feet and inches back to centimeters?
Multiply the feet by 12, add the inches, then multiply the total by 2.54. For example, 6 ft 1 in = 73 inches, and 73 × 2.54 = 185.42 cm.
Why do other height charts sometimes show a slightly different inch value?
Most differences come from rounding. This converter keeps two decimal places (for example 10.87 in). If a chart rounds to the nearest whole or half inch, the same height can appear as 5 ft 11 in instead of 5 ft 10.87 in.