Height Converter: Feet to cm and cm to Feet
This height converter turns feet and inches into centimeters, or centimeters into feet and inches, instantly. To do it by hand, multiply your height in inches by 2.54 to get cm.
How to Use the Height Converter
- To go from feet to cm, type your feet and inches in the left box.
- To go from cm to feet, type your height in cm in the right box.
- The answer appears as you type, along with your height in inches and meters.
How to Convert Feet and Inches to cm
Turn your height into inches first, then multiply by 2.54. One inch is exactly 2.54 cm, and one foot is 30.48 cm.
- Step 1: feet × 12 + inches = total inches
- Step 2: total inches × 2.54 = cm
- Example: 5'7" → (5 × 12) + 7 = 67 in → 67 × 2.54 = 170.2 cm
How to Convert cm to Feet and Inches
Divide your height in cm by 2.54 to get inches, then split the inches into feet. Any inches left over after the whole feet are your inches.
- Step 1: cm ÷ 2.54 = total inches
- Step 2: total inches ÷ 12 = feet (keep the whole number)
- Step 3: leftover inches = total inches − (feet × 12)
- Example: 160 cm → 160 ÷ 2.54 = 63 in → 5 feet, 3 inches = 5'3"
Height Conversion Chart: Feet to cm
| Feet and inches | Inches | cm |
|---|---|---|
| 4'10" | 58 | 147.3 |
| 4'11" | 59 | 149.9 |
| 5'0" | 60 | 152.4 |
| 5'1" | 61 | 154.9 |
| 5'2" | 62 | 157.5 |
| 5'3" | 63 | 160.0 |
| 5'4" | 64 | 162.6 |
| 5'5" | 65 | 165.1 |
| 5'6" | 66 | 167.6 |
| 5'7" | 67 | 170.2 |
| 5'8" | 68 | 172.7 |
| 5'9" | 69 | 175.3 |
| 5'10" | 70 | 177.8 |
| 5'11" | 71 | 180.3 |
| 6'0" | 72 | 182.9 |
| 6'1" | 73 | 185.4 |
| 6'2" | 74 | 188.0 |
| 6'3" | 75 | 190.5 |
| 6'4" | 76 | 193.0 |
| 6'5" | 77 | 195.6 |
| 6'6" | 78 | 198.1 |
Height in Inches Calculator
Some forms ask for your height in inches only, like medical forms, BMI tools and our own waist-to-height ratio calculator. Multiply your feet by 12 and add the inches.
- 5'0" = 60 inches
- 5'6" = 66 inches
- 6'0" = 72 inches
Height Calculator in cm or Feet: Common Mistakes
Most height conversion errors come from mixing up decimals and inches. 5.5 feet is not 5'5", it's 5'6".
- 5.5 ft = 5'6" (half a foot is 6 inches), not 5'5".
- Round at the end, not in the middle, for an exact cm number.
- Meters: divide cm by 100. 170 cm = 1.70 m.
Height Converter FAQ
What is 5'7" in cm?
170.2 cm.
What is 160 cm in feet?
About 5 feet 3 inches.
How many cm is 6 feet?
182.9 cm.
How do I calculate my height in cm?
Convert your height to inches (feet × 12 + inches), then multiply by 2.54. Or type it into the height converter above.
Need to predict a child's adult height in cm or feet? Use our height calculator.
Height Converter References
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly (international inch).
Disclaimer: This calculator gives an estimate for general information only. It is not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.