Centimeters to Feet and Inches Converter
Enter a length in centimeters to see it in feet and inches. For example, 180 cm is 5′ 10.87″. Handy for height, luggage sizes and furniture listed in both systems.
How to convert centimeters to feet and inches
- Type the length in centimeters into the Value box. Fractions like 3/8 and mixed numbers like 5 3/8 are accepted.
- Check that “From” shows centimeters and “To” shows feet and inches. Use the swap button to reverse the direction.
- Read the exact answer instantly. Choose how many decimals you need, and copy the result with one tap.
The centimeters to feet and inches formula
Inches = cm ÷ 2.54. Feet = the whole number of (inches ÷ 12); the remainder is the inches. Example: 180 cm ÷ 2.54 = 70.87 in = 5′ 10.87″.
Centimeters to feet and inches conversion table
Look up the most common values below. For any other number, use the calculator above.
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet and inches |
|---|---|
| 140 | 4′ 7.12″ |
| 145 | 4′ 9.09″ |
| 150 | 4′ 11.06″ |
| 155 | 5′ 1.02″ |
| 160 | 5′ 2.99″ |
| 165 | 5′ 4.96″ |
| 170 | 5′ 6.93″ |
| 175 | 5′ 8.9″ |
| 180 | 5′ 10.87″ |
| 185 | 6′ 0.83″ |
| 190 | 6′ 2.8″ |
| 195 | 6′ 4.77″ |
| 200 | 6′ 6.74″ |
| 205 | 6′ 8.71″ |
| 210 | 6′ 10.68″ |
About these units
The centimeter (cm) is one hundredth of a meter. It is the everyday metric unit for body height, clothing, furniture and small objects.
Feet and inches combine two units, such as 5′ 8″ (five feet eight inches), and are the usual way people state height in English-speaking countries.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert feet and inches to cm?
Convert everything to inches (feet × 12 + inches) and multiply by 2.54. For example 5′ 8″ = 68 in = 172.72 cm.
How tall is 5′ 8″ in cm?
5′ 8″ equals 172.72 cm.
How many feet and inches is 180 cm?
180 cm equals 5′ 10.87″ (about 5′ 11″).
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact definition 1 inch = 2.54 cm. Only the displayed number is rounded, and you can show up to 8 decimals.