How do I convert feet and inches to cm?

Multiply feet by 30.48 and inches by 2.54, then add them. Example: 5'8" = (5 × 30.48) + (8 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 20.32 = 172.72 cm. The tool does this instantly.

How do I convert cm to feet and inches?

Divide cm by 2.54 to get total inches, then split into feet and remainder. Example: 170 cm ÷ 2.54 = 66.93 inches = 5'6.93" (rounded).

Is there a difference between US and UK inches?

No — both use the international inch (exactly 25.4 mm, set in 1959). The conversion is identical for US, UK, Canadian, and Indian usage.

Height Converter

Convert height between different units.

Height Converter — Feet, Inches & Centimetres

Quickly convert height between the metric (cm, m) and imperial (feet, inches) systems. Useful for filling forms, comparing ID documents (passports, driver\'s licences) that use different units, or checking height requirements for jobs, sports, or rides.

Quick Reference

1 foot = 30.48 cm
1 inch = 2.54 cm
5'0" = 152.4 cm, 5'6" = 167.6 cm, 6'0" = 182.9 cm
Average adult height India: men ~165 cm (5'5"), women ~152 cm (5'0")

Frequently Asked Questions

Multiply feet by 30.48 and inches by 2.54, then add them. Example: 5'8" = (5 × 30.48) + (8 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 20.32 = 172.72 cm. The tool does this instantly.
Divide cm by 2.54 to get total inches, then split into feet and remainder. Example: 170 cm ÷ 2.54 = 66.93 inches = 5'6.93" (rounded).
No — both use the international inch (exactly 25.4 mm, set in 1959). The conversion is identical for US, UK, Canadian, and Indian usage.

Height Converter

Height Converter — Feet, Inches & Centimetres

Quick Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Tools

Length Converter

Weight Converter