Doctors’ offices and some government forms record height in total inches, so 5 ft 9 in becomes 69 in. Metric heights convert at exactly 2.54 cm per inch.
How to use the Height in Inches Calculator
- Feet
- Inches
- Every result field is editable: type into Height in inches or any other result and Feet plus every other field update to match.
Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.
How it works
Feet are multiplied by 12 and added to the inches. Type a total in inches or centimetres into a result to split it back.
Height chart
| Feet & inches | Inches | cm |
|---|---|---|
| 4′ 6″ | 54 | 137.2 |
| 4′ 8″ | 56 | 142.2 |
| 4′ 10″ | 58 | 147.3 |
| 5′ 0″ | 60 | 152.4 |
| 5′ 2″ | 62 | 157.5 |
| 5′ 4″ | 64 | 162.6 |
| 5′ 6″ | 66 | 167.6 |
| 5′ 8″ | 68 | 172.7 |
| 5′ 10″ | 70 | 177.8 |
| 6′ 0″ | 72 | 182.9 |
| 6′ 2″ | 74 | 188 |
| 6′ 4″ | 76 | 193 |
| 6′ 6″ | 78 | 198.1 |
Inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Feet | A number |
| Inches | A number |
What each result means
- Height in inches = [Feet]×12 + [Inches]
- In centimetres = ([Feet]×12 + [Inches]) × 2.54
- In metres = ([Feet]×12 + [Inches]) × 0.0254
Formula
total inches = feet × 12 + inchesWorked example
Inputs — Feet: 5; Inches: 9.
Results — Height in inches = 69 in; In centimetres = 175.3 cm; In metres = 1.753 m.
Frequently asked questions
How many inches is 5′ 9″?
69 in.
How many inches is 6 feet?
72 in.
What formula does the Height in Inches Calculator use?
total inches = feet × 12 + inches.