cm to Feet and Inches Converter
Convert centimeters to feet and inches — or enter feet and inches to get the cm equivalent. Instant bidirectional height converter.
Centimeters ↔ Feet & Inches
1 inch = 2.54 cm · 1 foot = 30.48 cm
Height is expressed in centimeters in most of the world, but in feet and inches in the US and UK. When entering your height into fitness calculators, medical forms, or dating profiles, you may need to convert between these two systems. This converter handles both directions instantly: enter cm to get feet and inches, or enter feet and inches to get the cm equivalent.
Height Conversion Reference Table
| cm | Feet & Inches | Total Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 150 cm | 4' 11.1" | 59.1 in |
| 155 cm | 5' 1.0" | 61.0 in |
| 160 cm | 5' 3.0" | 63.0 in |
| 165 cm | 5' 5.0" | 65.0 in |
| 170 cm | 5' 6.9" | 66.9 in |
| 175 cm | 5' 8.9" | 68.9 in |
| 180 cm | 5' 10.9" | 70.9 in |
| 183 cm | 6' 0.0" | 72.0 in |
| 185 cm | 6' 0.9" | 72.8 in |
| 190 cm | 6' 2.8" | 74.8 in |
| 195 cm | 6' 4.8" | 76.8 in |
| 200 cm | 6' 6.7" | 78.7 in |
Why Height Units Matter in Fitness Calculations
BMI, ideal weight, body surface area, frame size, and many other fitness metrics require accurate height input. Using the wrong unit or an imprecise conversion can skew results. For example, entering 5'9" as 175 cm is slightly off — 5'9" is actually 175.26 cm — which barely matters for most calculators but can matter for precise medical assessments. Always use centimeters for maximum precision: 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly, and 1 foot = 12 inches = 30.48 cm. A person who is 5 feet 10 inches tall is exactly 177.8 cm.