Converting height between centimetres and feet/inches is one of the most searched conversions worldwide. Whether filling in a form, comparing heights, or following instructions from another country, this guide has you covered.
The Formula
To convert centimetres to feet and inches:
Total inches = cm ÷ 2.54
Feet = floor(total inches ÷ 12)
Remaining inches = total inches mod 12
Feet = floor(total inches ÷ 12)
Remaining inches = total inches mod 12
Height Conversion Chart
| Centimetres | Feet & Inches | Decimal Feet |
|---|---|---|
| 150 cm | 4′ 11″ | 4.92 ft |
| 155 cm | 5′ 1″ | 5.09 ft |
| 160 cm | 5′ 3″ | 5.25 ft |
| 165 cm | 5′ 5″ | 5.41 ft |
| 170 cm | 5′ 7″ | 5.58 ft |
| 175 cm | 5′ 9″ | 5.74 ft |
| 180 cm | 5′ 11″ | 5.91 ft |
| 185 cm | 6′ 1″ | 6.07 ft |
| 190 cm | 6′ 3″ | 6.23 ft |
Common Heights
- Average Indian woman: ~152 cm = 5′ 0″
- Average Indian man: ~165 cm = 5′ 5″
- Average American woman: ~163 cm = 5′ 4″
- Average American man: ~176 cm = 5′ 9″
Quick Mental Math
A useful shortcut: divide cm by 30 to get approximate feet. For example:
- 180 cm ÷ 30 = 6 feet (exact: 5′11″)
- 150 cm ÷ 30 = 5 feet (exact: 4′11″)
This gives a rough answer — use the converter above for precision.
Converting Feet and Inches to cm
cm = (feet × 30.48) + (inches × 2.54)
For example, 5 feet 10 inches = (5 × 30.48) + (10 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 25.4 = 177.8 cm