How it's calculated
total in = cm ÷ 2.54; ft = ⌊total in ÷ 12⌋, in = remainder
cm = centimetres, total in = total inches, ft = whole feet, in = leftover inches. Reverse: cm = (ft × 12 + in) × 2.54. metres = cm ÷ 100.
Common values
| Centimetres | Feet and Inches |
|---|---|
| 150 | 4 ft 11 in |
| 160 | 5 ft 3 in |
| 170 | 5 ft 7 in |
| 180 | 5 ft 11 in |
| 190 | 6 ft 3 in |
Common questions
How do I convert cm to feet and inches?
Divide centimetres by 30.48 for total feet, then turn the fractional part into inches by multiplying by 12.
How tall is 170 cm?
About 5 ft 7 in, a common adult height.