Centimeters to feet & inches
CM to Feet Converter
Convert your height from metric centimeters to US customary feet and inches with this instant converter.
Enter your measurement
Convert between height units instantly.
How to use this converter
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Requested measurements
Use the fields and units shown by the tool.
- Enter your height in centimeters.
- Click "Convert to Feet" for the US unit equivalent.
- The result shows feet, inches, and meters.
How the estimate works
Centimeters to feet and inches formula
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The method starts with the measurements entered above.
1 centimeter = 0.3937 inches. The converter divides centimeters by 2.54 to get total inches, then divides by 12 to get feet and uses the remainder for inches, giving a clean feet'inches reading.
Understanding Centimeter to Feet Height Conversions
Converting centimeters to feet and inches is helpful when switching between international metric measurements and US customary units. If you are converting heights to calculate predicted child growth, explore our full Height Calculator on the homepage.
CM to Feet Converter FAQs
Answers tailored to this height tool.
How tall is 170 cm in feet?
170 cm = 5 feet 6.9 inches (approximately 5'7"). The calculation: 170 ÷ 2.54 = 66.93 inches = 5 ft 6.9 in.
How tall is 180 cm in feet?
180 cm = 5 feet 10.9 inches (approximately 5'11"). The calculation: 180 ÷ 2.54 = 70.87 inches = 5 ft 10.9 in.
Which countries use feet and inches for height?
The United States, United Kingdom (informally), Canada (informally), and a few other countries use feet and inches. Most of the world uses centimeters or meters.
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