Measurements
Feet and inches to centimetres
Convert a height in feet and inches to centimetres. Enter the feet and inches separately — useful for converting common heights like 5 ft 6 in or 6 ft.
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cm = (ft × 12 + in) × 2.54
Quick reference
| Height | Feet & inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 0 in | 5 ft 0 in | 152.4 cm |
| 5 ft 4 in | 5 ft 4 in | 162.6 cm |
| 5 ft 6 in | 5 ft 6 in | 167.6 cm |
| 5 ft 10 in | 5 ft 10 in | 177.8 cm |
| 6 ft 0 in | 6 ft 0 in | 182.9 cm |
| 6 ft 2 in | 6 ft 2 in | 188 cm |
About this conversion
Calculation: total inches = feet × 12 + inches, then multiply by 2.54 to get centimetres. The inch has been exactly 2.54 cm since 1959.