Height: feet-inches ↔ cm
Convert a height between feet/inches and centimetres.
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Feet-inches and centimetres, no maths
An actor’s profile at 6'1", a form asking for 175 cm: switching systems means multiplying by 2.54. This tool does it both ways, in real time.
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Feet + inches, or centimetres.
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The other fills in
The conversion appears instantly.
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The chart lists the most common values.
Common correspondences
| Feet-inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|
| 5'0" | 152 cm |
| 5'6" | 168 cm |
| 5'9" | 175 cm |
| 6'0" | 183 cm |
| 6'3" | 191 cm |
Basis: 1 inch = 2.54 cm, 1 foot = 30.48 cm. Centimetres are rounded to the integer.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert feet and inches to cm?
Multiply the total number of inches by 2.54. One foot is 12 inches, so 5 feet 9 inches = 69 inches = 69 × 2.54 = 175.26 cm, about 175 cm.
How do I go from cm to feet and inches?
Divide centimetres by 2.54 to get inches, then divide by 12 for feet, the remainder giving inches. For example, 180 cm = 70.9 inches = 5 feet and about 11 inches (5'11").
Why does 5'9" give 175 cm and not 175.26?
The exact conversion is 175.26 cm. For body height, we round to the nearest centimetre, since millimetre precision is meaningless: 175 cm is the usual displayed value.
What is an inch and a foot exactly?
One inch is exactly 2.54 cm and one foot exactly 30.48 cm (i.e. 12 inches). These definitions have been international since 1959, which makes the conversion perfectly defined.