How to convert centimeters to feet and inches
Divide by 2.54 to get total inches, then take whole feet and the remaining inches: Total inches = cm ÷ 2.54. Feet = whole feet in that total; remaining inches = the remainder (rounded to the nearest inch for height use, with the exact decimal shown). Type a height in centimeters above and the feet-and-inches result appears here:
1 cm = 0 ft 0 in (0.39 in total; 0 ft 0.4 in exact)
Worked examples
- 170 cm = 5 ft 7 in (66.93 in)
- 175 cm = 5 ft 9 in (68.90 in)
- 180 cm = 5 ft 11 in (70.87 in)
Centimeters to feet and inches conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet and inches | Total inches (in) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | 4 ft 11.1 in | 59.06 |
| 155 | 5 ft 1.0 in | 61.02 |
| 160 | 5 ft 3.0 in | 62.99 |
| 165 | 5 ft 5.0 in | 64.96 |
| 170 | 5 ft 6.9 in | 66.93 |
| 175 | 5 ft 8.9 in | 68.90 |
| 180 | 5 ft 10.9 in | 70.87 |
| 185 | 6 ft 0.8 in | 72.83 |
| 190 | 6 ft 2.8 in | 74.80 |
| 195 | 6 ft 4.8 in | 76.77 |
| 200 | 6 ft 6.7 in | 78.74 |
Practical use: Height on profiles, medical forms, sports and clothing size charts — the query people type when they do not want a bare decimal in feet.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet and inches is 175 cm?
175 cm = 5 ft 9 in (68.90 in total). Divide centimetres by 2.54 to get total inches, then take whole feet and the remaining inches.
What is the formula for cm to feet and inches?
Total inches = cm ÷ 2.54. Feet = whole feet in that total; remaining inches = the remainder.
How many feet and inches is 180 cm?
180 cm = 5 ft 11 in (70.87 in total).
Why is this page separate from cm to feet?
People typing a height do not want a bare decimal like 5.91 ft — they want feet plus remaining inches, as used on profiles, medical forms and size charts.