How it's calculated
total inches = (feet × 12) + inches
feet and inches make up the height; cm = total inches × 2.54, metres = cm ÷ 100. From centimetres: total inches = cm ÷ 2.54.
Common values
| Height | Total Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 0 in | 60 | 152.4 |
| 5 ft 6 in | 66 | 167.6 |
| 6 ft 0 in | 72 | 182.9 |
| 6 ft 4 in | 76 | 193.0 |
Common questions
Why convert height to total inches?
Many US medical and military forms record height as a single inches figure rather than feet and inches.
How many inches is 6 feet?
72 inches, since each foot is 12 inches.