Height Converter - Feet/Inches to Centimeters
Instantly convert height measurements between feet/inches and centimeters. Get precise conversions with our easy-to-use height converter tool.
Imperial (Feet & Inches)
Metric (Centimeters)
Common Height Conversions
| Feet & Inches | Centimeters | Total Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 5' 0" | 152 cm | 60" |
| 5' 1" | 155 cm | 61" |
| 5' 2" | 158 cm | 62" |
| 5' 3" | 160 cm | 63" |
| 5' 4" | 163 cm | 64" |
| 5' 5" | 165 cm | 65" |
| 5' 6" | 168 cm | 66" |
| 5' 7" | 170 cm | 67" |
| 5' 8" | 173 cm | 68" |
| 5' 9" | 175 cm | 69" |
| 5' 10" | 178 cm | 70" |
| 5' 11" | 180 cm | 71" |
| 6' 0" | 183 cm | 72" |
| 6' 1" | 185 cm | 73" |
| 6' 2" | 188 cm | 74" |
| 6' 3" | 191 cm | 75" |
| 6' 4" | 193 cm | 76" |
| 6' 5" | 196 cm | 77" |
| 6' 6" | 198 cm | 78" |
| 6' 7" | 201 cm | 79" |
| 6' 8" | 203 cm | 80" |
| 6' 9" | 206 cm | 81" |
| 6' 10" | 208 cm | 82" |
| 6' 11" | 211 cm | 83" |
Height Conversion Formulas
Converting Feet and Inches to Centimeters
To convert height from feet and inches to centimeters:
- Convert feet to inches by multiplying by 12
- Add the remaining inches
- Multiply the total inches by 2.54 to get centimeters
Formula: cm = ((feet × 12) + inches) × 2.54
Converting Centimeters to Feet and Inches
To convert height from centimeters to feet and inches:
- Divide centimeters by 2.54 to get total inches
- Divide total inches by 12 to get feet (use the whole number)
- The remainder is the additional inches
Formula: inches = cm ÷ 2.54, then feet = inches ÷ 12
Conversion Constants
- 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters (exact)
- 1 foot = 12 inches = 30.48 centimeters
- 1 centimeter = 0.393701 inches
- 1 meter = 100 centimeters = 3.28084 feet
Why Use a Height Converter?
Height measurements vary by country and context. The United States primarily uses feet and inches for height, while most other countries use the metric system (centimeters or meters). Our height converter makes it easy to:
- Compare heights across different measurement systems
- Convert medical records between metric and imperial units
- Understand international height statistics and data
- Complete forms or applications requiring different units
Accuracy and Precision
Our height converter uses the standard conversion factor of 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters, which is the internationally accepted exact conversion. This ensures maximum accuracy for all conversions. Results are rounded to one decimal place for practical use while maintaining precision.