In India, height is usually spoken in feet and inches ("5 foot 7"), while forms, hospitals and ID cards use centimetres. This converter switches between the two instantly.
How to use the height converter
- Choose the direction: cm to feet and inches, or feet and inches to cm.
- Enter your height.
You will also see the height in metres and in inches only.
Formula
1 inch = 2.54 cm 1 foot = 12 inches = 30.48 cm
cm = (feet × 12 + inches) × 2.54
Total inches = cm ÷ 2.54; feet = whole part of (inches ÷ 12); remaining inches = the restExample
170 cm = 170 ÷ 2.54 = 66.9 inches = 5 ft 6.9 in, about 5′7″. That is 1.7 metres.
Going the other way, 5 ft 7 in = (5 × 12 + 7) × 2.54 = 170.2 cm.
Height chart: feet and inches to cm
| Height | cm | Height | cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4′10″ | 147.3 | 5′8″ | 172.7 |
| 4′11″ | 149.9 | 5′9″ | 175.3 |
| 5′0″ | 152.4 | 5′10″ | 177.8 |
| 5′1″ | 154.9 | 5′11″ | 180.3 |
| 5′2″ | 157.5 | 6′0″ | 182.9 |
| 5′3″ | 160.0 | 6′1″ | 185.4 |
| 5′4″ | 162.6 | 6′2″ | 188.0 |
| 5′5″ | 165.1 | 6′3″ | 190.5 |
| 5′6″ | 167.6 | 6′4″ | 193.0 |
| 5′7″ | 170.2 |
FAQ
What is 160 cm in feet?
160 cm = 5 ft 3 in (5 feet 3 inches).
How do I convert 5 feet 5 inches to cm?
(5 × 12 + 5) × 2.54 = 65 × 2.54 = 165.1 cm.
How do I measure my height correctly?
Stand straight against a wall without shoes, heels together, looking ahead. Place a flat object on your head, mark the wall and measure from the floor. Height is about 1 cm more in the morning than at night.
What is a healthy weight for my height?
Check the ideal weight calculator or your BMI.