Measurements
Centimetres to feet and inches
Convert a height in centimetres to feet and inches. Useful for reading heights given in cm and translating to the common imperial form.
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ft & in = cm ÷ 2.54 (split into 12-inch feet)
Quick reference
| Height | Centimetres | Feet & inches |
|---|---|---|
| 150 cm | 150 cm | 4 ft 11.1 in |
| 160 cm | 160 cm | 5 ft 3 in |
| 170 cm | 170 cm | 5 ft 6.9 in |
| 175 cm | 175 cm | 5 ft 8.9 in |
| 180 cm | 180 cm | 5 ft 10.9 in |
| 190 cm | 190 cm | 6 ft 2.8 in |
About this conversion
Calculation: cm ÷ 2.54 = total inches; divide by 12 to get the feet, with the remainder as inches. The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm.