CM to feet
Convert a height in centimetres to feet and inches. The table shows common heights in feet and inches.
The formula
170 cm = 5 ft 6.9 in
To convert centimetres to feet, divide by 30.48 (the same as multiplying by about 0.0328084).
A foot is exactly 30.48 cm and an inch exactly 2.54 cm, so a height converts exactly: centimetres = (feet × 12 + inches) × 2.54.
Common values
| cm | Feet and inches | Feet |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | 4 ft 11.1 in | 4.92 |
| 155 | 5 ft 1 in | 5.09 |
| 160 | 5 ft 3 in | 5.25 |
| 165 | 5 ft 5 in | 5.41 |
| 170 | 5 ft 6.9 in | 5.58 |
| 175 | 5 ft 8.9 in | 5.74 |
| 180 | 5 ft 10.9 in | 5.91 |
| 185 | 6 ft 0.8 in | 6.07 |
| 190 | 6 ft 2.8 in | 6.23 |
| 195 | 6 ft 4.8 in | 6.4 |
| 200 | 6 ft 6.7 in | 6.56 |
Inches rounded to 1 decimal place, feet to 2.
How to use it
Type a number in the top box and the answer appears in the bottom one as you type; type in the bottom box to go the other way. The round button swaps the units, the unit names open every other unit, and the Every unit list shows the same amount in all of them. Sums work in the boxes too. Nothing is uploaded and there is no account.
Good for:
- Heights on forms, passports, medical and fitness records
- Dating and sports profiles that ask for the other unit
- Children's growth charts
- Furniture, doorways and headroom
- Comparing heights in US, UK and metric listings
Questions
How many feet is 1 centimetre?
1 centimetre is about 0.0328084 feet.
How tall is 5 ft 10 in in cm?
5 ft 10 in is 70 inches, which is exactly 177.8 cm.
What is 170 cm in feet and inches?
170 cm is 5 ft 6.9 in (5.58 feet).