Height chart: feet and inches to cm, from 4′8″ to 6′6″
Heights such as 4′11″, 5′3″ or 5′8″ are the most common ways English speakers state height, while most of the world uses centimeters. This chart converts every height from 4′8″ to 6′6″, and the formula below handles the rest.
Formula: feet and inches to cm
Convert the whole height to inches first (feet × 12 + inches), then multiply by 2.54. For 5′8″ that is 5 × 12 + 8 = 68 inches, and 68 × 2.54 = 172.72 cm.
The reverse works the same way: divide centimeters by 2.54 to get total inches, divide that by 12 for the feet, and the remainder is the inches. 170 cm ÷ 2.54 = 66.93 inches, which is 5 ft 6.9 in. For a one-step answer use the feet and inches to cm converter, or cm to feet and inches going the other way.
Feet and inches to cm chart
| Height | Total inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 4′ 8″ | 56 | 142.2 |
| 4′ 9″ | 57 | 144.8 |
| 4′ 10″ | 58 | 147.3 |
| 4′ 11″ | 59 | 149.9 |
| 5′ 0″ | 60 | 152.4 |
| 5′ 1″ | 61 | 154.9 |
| 5′ 2″ | 62 | 157.5 |
| 5′ 3″ | 63 | 160 |
| 5′ 4″ | 64 | 162.6 |
| 5′ 5″ | 65 | 165.1 |
| 5′ 6″ | 66 | 167.6 |
| 5′ 7″ | 67 | 170.2 |
| 5′ 8″ | 68 | 172.7 |
| 5′ 9″ | 69 | 175.3 |
| 5′ 10″ | 70 | 177.8 |
| 5′ 11″ | 71 | 180.3 |
| 6′ 0″ | 72 | 182.9 |
| 6′ 1″ | 73 | 185.4 |
| 6′ 2″ | 74 | 188 |
| 6′ 3″ | 75 | 190.5 |
| 6′ 4″ | 76 | 193 |
| 6′ 5″ | 77 | 195.6 |
| 6′ 6″ | 78 | 198.1 |
CM to feet and inches chart
This table works in steps of 5 cm. Inches are rounded to one decimal; use the converter for exact values.
| Centimeters | Feet and inches | Total inches |
|---|---|---|
| 145 cm | 4′ 9.1″ | 57.1 |
| 150 cm | 4′ 11.1″ | 59.1 |
| 155 cm | 5′ 1″ | 61 |
| 160 cm | 5′ 3″ | 63 |
| 165 cm | 5′ 5″ | 65 |
| 170 cm | 5′ 6.9″ | 66.9 |
| 175 cm | 5′ 8.9″ | 68.9 |
| 180 cm | 5′ 10.9″ | 70.9 |
| 185 cm | 6′ 0.8″ | 72.8 |
| 190 cm | 6′ 2.8″ | 74.8 |
| 195 cm | 6′ 4.8″ | 76.8 |
| 200 cm | 6′ 6.7″ | 78.7 |
Worked examples for common searches
- 4′11″ is 59 inches, which is 149.9 cm.
- 5′3″ is 63 inches, which is 160 cm.
- 5′10″ is 70 inches, which is 177.8 cm.
- 6′2″ is 74 inches, which is 188 cm.
- 6′0″ is 72 inches, which is 182.9 cm.
Reading and writing heights correctly
The prime mark (′) means feet and the double prime (″) means inches, but on a keyboard people type 5'8" or just "5 8". Our calculators accept all of these forms, so you can type the height the way you normally write it.
When filling in a form that asks for height in centimeters, round to the nearest whole centimeter: 5′8″ is 173 cm. If the form asks for one decimal, use the chart values. For other everyday sizes, see the inches to cm chart and the jeans size guide in cm. Every whole centimeter from 140 to 200 cm is in the cm to feet and inches cheat sheet, and the steps for taking the reading are in how to measure your height accurately.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is 5 feet 8 inches in cm?
5 feet 8 inches is 68 inches, which equals 172.72 cm.
How do I convert feet and inches to cm?
Convert the height to total inches (feet × 12 + inches) and multiply by 2.54.
What is 6 feet in cm?
6 feet is 72 inches, which is exactly 182.88 cm.
How tall is 170 cm in feet?
170 cm is about 5 feet 6.9 inches, which is 5′7″ when rounded to the nearest inch.
Is 5 feet 11 inches the same as 180 cm?
5′11″ is 71 inches, which is 180.34 cm, so it is a little taller than 180 cm.
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