Convert Centimeters to Feet and Inches
Converting your height from centimeters to feet and inches? Whether you're filling out a US form, updating your driver's license, or just curious what your metric height looks like in imperial, this converter has you covered. Simply enter your height in cm, and we'll show you the feet and inches equivalent instantly.
Quick Answer: 170 cm = 5'7", 175 cm = 5'9", 180 cm = 5'11", 185 cm = 6'1". Divide cm by 2.54 to get total inches, then divide by 12 for feet.
How the Conversion Works
feet = floor(cm ÷ 30.48), inches = (cm mod 30.48) ÷ 2.54
Divide centimeters by 30.48 to get total feet. The whole number is feet, and the remainder converted to inches (divide remaining cm by 2.54).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Conversions
| Centimeters | Feet + Inches | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 150 cm | ft/in | 150 cm (short) |
| 160 cm | ft/in | 160 cm |
| 165 cm | ft/in | 165 cm (avg woman globally) |
| 170 cm | ft/in | 170 cm |
| 175 cm | ft/in | 175 cm (avg man globally) |
| 180 cm | ft/in | 180 cm (tall) |
| 185 cm | ft/in | 185 cm |
| 190 cm | ft/in | 190 cm (very tall) |
Real-World Applications
Driver's licenses, medical forms, and ID cards in the US typically require height in feet/inches.
US clothing size charts often reference height in feet and inches for fit recommendations.
In the US and UK, people describe height in feet/inches. "I'm 180 cm" becomes "I'm about 5'11"."
American sports like basketball and football list player heights in feet and inches.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Rounding feet incorrectly
If you're 177 cm, you're 5'9.7", which is closer to 5'10" than 5'9".
Forgetting inches can be fractions
Inches can include decimals. 5'9.5" is valid and more precise than rounding.
Using 30 cm = 1 foot
One foot is 30.48 cm. Using 30 cm will make you appear taller than you are.