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About the height converter
In the US and the UK, people give their height in feet and inches, like 5′ 7″. Most other countries use centimetres, like 170 cm. This converter goes both ways:
- Feet and inches → cm
- cm → feet and inches
Next to the main answer you also get the height in metres, in inches only and in feet (decimal). Below the result is a chart from 4′ 10″ to 6′ 6″, with your height marked.
Features
- Both ways — Feet and inches → cm or cm → feet and inches
- Four results — the main answer, plus the height in metres, in inches only and in feet (decimal)
- Height chart — from 4′ 10″ to 6′ 6″, with your height marked
- Quick heights — tap 5'7", 6'0", 170 and more
- Live update — the result changes while you type
- Copy — copy the result with one click
- Private — it works in your browser, nothing is uploaded, and your height is saved on this device
How to use it
- Pick Feet and inches → cm or cm → feet and inches
- Type the height in Feet and Inches, or in Centimetres
- Or tap a quick height, like 5'7" or 170
- Press Copy to copy the result, or Start again to go back to the start
Example: 5 feet 7 inches
The tool opens with 5 ft 7 in.
- In centimetres: 170.2 cm
- In metres: 1.7 m
- In inches only: 67 in (5 × 12 + 7)
- In feet (decimal): 5.58 ft
The other way round, 170 cm is 5′ 6.9″.
How it works
- 1 foot = 12 inches
- 1 inch = 2.54 cm (exact)
- So: cm = (feet × 12 + inches) × 2.54
- And back: inches = cm ÷ 2.54, then split into feet and inches
Height chart: feet and inches to cm
| Feet and inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|
| 4′ 10″ | 147.3 cm |
| 5′ 0″ | 152.4 cm |
| 5′ 2″ | 157.5 cm |
| 5′ 4″ | 162.6 cm |
| 5′ 6″ | 167.6 cm |
| 5′ 7″ | 170.2 cm |
| 5′ 8″ | 172.7 cm |
| 5′ 10″ | 177.8 cm |
| 6′ 0″ | 182.9 cm |
| 6′ 2″ | 188 cm |
| 6′ 4″ | 193 cm |
| 6′ 6″ | 198.1 cm |
Height chart: cm to feet and inches
| Centimetres | Feet and inches |
|---|---|
| 150 cm | 4′ 11.1″ |
| 160 cm | 5′ 3″ |
| 165 cm | 5′ 5″ |
| 170 cm | 5′ 6.9″ |
| 175 cm | 5′ 8.9″ |
| 180 cm | 5′ 10.9″ |
| 190 cm | 6′ 2.8″ |
Frequently asked questions
How many cm is 5 feet 7 inches?
5′ 7″ is 67 inches, and 67 × 2.54 = 170.2 cm.
How tall is 180 cm in feet?
180 cm is 5′ 10.9″, so most people say 5′ 11″.
How many cm is 6 feet?
6 feet is 72 inches, which is 182.9 cm.
How do I write feet and inches?
Use one mark for feet and two for inches: 5′ 7″. You will also see 5'7", 5 ft 7 in or 5-7.
Is decimal feet the same as feet and inches?
No. 5.58 ft is not 5 ft 58 in or 5 ft 5.8 in. It means 5 feet plus 0.58 of a foot, which is about 7 inches.
Can I enter a height only in inches?
Yes. Put 0 in Feet and the full number in Inches, like 67. The tool works it out the same way.
Good to know
- Everything is worked out in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere
- Your last height is saved on this device
- Centimetres are shown to one decimal place
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