Feet to cm
Convert a height in feet (and inches) to centimetres, exactly. The table covers common heights.
The formula
6 ft = 182.88 cm
To convert feet to centimetres, multiply by 30.48.
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
| Height | cm |
|---|---|
| 4 ft 10 in | 147.32 |
| 5 ft 0 in | 152.4 |
| 5 ft 2 in | 157.48 |
| 5 ft 4 in | 162.56 |
| 5 ft 6 in | 167.64 |
| 5 ft 8 in | 172.72 |
| 5 ft 10 in | 177.8 |
| 6 ft 0 in | 182.88 |
| 6 ft 2 in | 187.96 |
| 6 ft 4 in | 193.04 |
| 6 ft 6 in | 198.12 |
Exact: every value here is a whole number of inches × 2.54.
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. For a height like 5 ft 10 in, switch the top unit to inches and type 5*12+10. 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 centimetres is 1 foot?
1 foot is exactly 30.48 centimetres.
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).