Height in Feet and Inches to cm
To convert a height like 5 ft 7 in to centimeters, multiply the feet by 30.48 and the inches by 2.54, then add them: 5 × 30.48 + 7 × 2.54 = 170.18 cm.
Feet and inches to cm chart
| Height | cm |
|---|---|
| 4 ft 10 in | 147.32 |
| 5 ft 0 in | 152.40 |
| 5 ft 2 in | 157.48 |
| 5 ft 4 in | 162.56 |
| 5 ft 5 in | 165.10 |
| 5 ft 6 in | 167.64 |
| 5 ft 7 in | 170.18 |
| 5 ft 8 in | 172.72 |
| 5 ft 9 in | 175.26 |
| 5 ft 10 in | 177.80 |
| 5 ft 11 in | 180.34 |
| 6 ft 0 in | 182.88 |
| 6 ft 2 in | 187.96 |
cm back to feet and inches
| cm | Feet and inches |
|---|---|
| 160 | 5 ft 3.0 in |
| 165 | 5 ft 5.0 in |
| 170 | 5 ft 6.9 in |
| 175 | 5 ft 8.9 in |
| 180 | 5 ft 10.9 in |
Why a normal converter feels clumsy here
Most converters take one number in one unit, so you have to turn 5 ft 7 in into 67 inches first. Convela has a Feet + inches unit with two boxes, and shows results as feet + inches too.
FAQ
How many cm is 5 foot 7?
170.18 cm. That is 5 × 30.48 + 7 × 2.54.
How do I convert cm to feet and inches?
Divide cm by 2.54 to get inches, then divide by 12: the whole number is feet and the remainder is inches. 175 cm = 68.9 in = 5 ft 8.9 in.
Is 1 inch exactly 2.54 cm?
Yes. Since 1959 the international inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm, and 1 foot as exactly 30.48 cm.