Most countries measure height in centimetres, but feet and inches remain common in the U.S. and UK.
How to use the cm to Feet and Inches Converter
- Length
Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.
How it works
Centimetres are divided by 2.54 to get inches, which are then split into whole feet and remaining inches.
What each result means
- Feet and inches = [Total inches]
- Feet = floor([Total inches] ÷ 12)
- and inches = [Total inches] – 12×[Feet]
- Decimal feet = [Total inches] ÷ 12
- Total inches = [Total inches]
Formula
inches = cm ÷ 2.54; feet = floor(inches ÷ 12); remaining inches = inches − 12 × feetWorked example
Inputs — Length: 175 cm.
Results — Feet and inches = 5 ft 8 7/8 in; Feet = 5; and inches = 8.9; Decimal feet = 5.741 ft; Total inches = 68.9 in.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is 175 cm in feet?
About 5 ft 8.9 in.
How tall is 180 cm?
About 5 ft 10.9 in.
What formula does the cm to Feet and Inches Converter use?
inches = cm ÷ 2.54; feet = floor(inches ÷ 12); remaining inches = inches − 12 × feet.