Height Converter (cm, feet, inches)
Convert height between centimetres, feet and inches, and metres instantly.
About this calculator
Height is quoted in centimetres in India and most of the world and in feet and inches in the US, the UK and many sports and dating profiles. Type into any box, centimetres, feet and inches, or metres, and the others update as you type.
It rounds inches to one decimal and carries over correctly, so 182.85 cm shows as 6 ft 0.0 in instead of 5 ft 12.0 in.
How to use it
- Enter your height in cm, in feet and inches or in metres.
- The other boxes fill in automatically.
- Read the summary line under the boxes.
Formulas
cm = (feet × 12 + inches) × 2.54. Total inches = cm ÷ 2.54, then feet = whole part of inches ÷ 12 and the remainder are inches. m = cm ÷ 100.
Worked example
Common heights
| 170 cm | 5 ft 6.9 in |
| 5 ft 10 in | 177.8 cm |
| 160 cm | 5 ft 3 in |
| 6 ft | 182.9 cm |
| 180 cm | 5 ft 10.9 in |
Tips and common mistakes
- 5 ft 6 in is 167.6 cm and 5 ft 9 in is 175.3 cm.
- Measure height barefoot, back to a wall, in the morning.
- Use centimetres for BMI formulas.
- Heights shrink slightly during the day.
- For forms, check whether they want cm or ft/in.
Frequently asked questions
How many cm is 5 feet 7 inches?
170.2 cm.
How many inches in a foot?
12.
How do I convert cm to feet?
Divide by 30.48.
How tall is 1.75 m in feet?
5 ft 8.9 in.
What is the average Indian adult height?
About 165 cm for men and 152 cm for women, roughly.
Is height the same at all times?
It varies by about a centimetre during the day.