Convert Feet and Inches to Centimeters
Need to convert your height from feet and inches to centimeters? This is one of the most common conversions for passports, medical forms, international documents, and online profiles. Enter your height in feet and inches, and get the metric equivalent instantly. For example, 5'10" equals 177.8 cm.
Quick Answer: 5'6" = 167.6 cm, 5'10" = 177.8 cm, 6'0" = 182.9 cm. Formula: cm = (feet × 30.48) + (inches × 2.54)
How the Conversion Works
cm = (feet × 30.48) + (inches × 2.54)
First convert feet to centimeters by multiplying by 30.48, then add inches converted to centimeters (inches × 2.54). One foot equals 30.48 cm, and one inch equals 2.54 cm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Conversions
| Feet + Inches | Centimeters | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ft/in | 152.4 cm | 5'0" (short adult) |
| ft/in | 162.6 cm | 5'4" (average woman US) |
| ft/in | 167.6 cm | 5'6" |
| ft/in | 175.3 cm | 5'9" (average man US) |
| ft/in | 177.8 cm | 5'10" |
| ft/in | 182.9 cm | 6'0" (tall) |
| ft/in | 188 cm | 6'2" (very tall) |
Real-World Applications
Many countries require height in centimeters on official documents. Convert once and remember it.
Doctors and hospitals worldwide use metric measurements for height and dosage calculations.
International dating profiles often show height in cm. 6'0" = 183 cm sounds impressive globally!
International sports stats use metric. NBA player heights are often listed in both formats.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Forgetting the inches
Don't just convert feet — remember to add the inches portion separately.
Using 12 inches = 30 cm
One foot is 30.48 cm, not 30 cm. The difference adds up with height.
Confusing 5'10" with 5.10 feet
5'10" means 5 feet AND 10 inches (not 5.10 feet, which would be 5'1.2").