Quick answer: 1 foot = 30.48 cm and 1 inch = 2.54 cm. To convert a height, turn it into inches (feet × 12 + inches) and multiply by 2.54: 5 ft 10 in = 70 in = 177.8 cm.
Feet and Inches to cm Formula
cm = (feet × 12 + inches) × 2.54
cm = feet × 30.48
Example: 5 ft 6 in = (5 × 12 + 6) × 2.54 = 66 × 2.54 = 167.64 cm.
Height Chart: Feet and Inches to cm
| Height | cm | m |
|---|---|---|
| 4′0″ | 121.9 cm | 1.22 m |
| 4′1″ | 124.5 cm | 1.24 m |
| 4′2″ | 127 cm | 1.27 m |
| 4′3″ | 129.5 cm | 1.3 m |
| 4′4″ | 132.1 cm | 1.32 m |
| 4′5″ | 134.6 cm | 1.35 m |
| 4′6″ | 137.2 cm | 1.37 m |
| 4′7″ | 139.7 cm | 1.4 m |
| 4′8″ | 142.2 cm | 1.42 m |
| 4′9″ | 144.8 cm | 1.45 m |
| 4′10″ | 147.3 cm | 1.47 m |
| 4′11″ | 149.9 cm | 1.5 m |
| 5′0″ | 152.4 cm | 1.52 m |
| Height | cm | m |
|---|---|---|
| 5′1″ | 154.9 cm | 1.55 m |
| 5′2″ | 157.5 cm | 1.57 m |
| 5′3″ | 160 cm | 1.6 m |
| 5′4″ | 162.6 cm | 1.63 m |
| 5′5″ | 165.1 cm | 1.65 m |
| 5′6″ | 167.6 cm | 1.68 m |
| 5′7″ | 170.2 cm | 1.7 m |
| 5′8″ | 172.7 cm | 1.73 m |
| 5′9″ | 175.3 cm | 1.75 m |
| 5′10″ | 177.8 cm | 1.78 m |
| 5′11″ | 180.3 cm | 1.8 m |
| 6′0″ | 182.9 cm | 1.83 m |
| 6′1″ | 185.4 cm | 1.85 m |
| Height | cm | m |
|---|---|---|
| 6′2″ | 188 cm | 1.88 m |
| 6′3″ | 190.5 cm | 1.91 m |
| 6′4″ | 193 cm | 1.93 m |
| 6′5″ | 195.6 cm | 1.96 m |
| 6′6″ | 198.1 cm | 1.98 m |
| 6′7″ | 200.7 cm | 2.01 m |
| 6′8″ | 203.2 cm | 2.03 m |
| 6′9″ | 205.7 cm | 2.06 m |
| 6′10″ | 208.3 cm | 2.08 m |
| 6′11″ | 210.8 cm | 2.11 m |
| 7′0″ | 213.4 cm | 2.13 m |
Feet to cm Table
| Feet | cm | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 30.48 cm | 0.305 m |
| 2 ft | 60.96 cm | 0.61 m |
| 3 ft | 91.44 cm | 0.914 m |
| 4 ft | 121.92 cm | 1.219 m |
| 5 ft | 152.4 cm | 1.524 m |
| 6 ft | 182.88 cm | 1.829 m |
| 7 ft | 213.36 cm | 2.134 m |
| 8 ft | 243.84 cm | 2.438 m |
| 9 ft | 274.32 cm | 2.743 m |
| 10 ft | 304.8 cm | 3.048 m |
| 11 ft | 335.28 cm | 3.353 m |
| 12 ft | 365.76 cm | 3.658 m |
| 13 ft | 396.24 cm | 3.962 m |
| 14 ft | 426.72 cm | 4.267 m |
| 15 ft | 457.2 cm | 4.572 m |
| 16 ft | 487.68 cm | 4.877 m |
| 17 ft | 518.16 cm | 5.182 m |
| 18 ft | 548.64 cm | 5.486 m |
| 19 ft | 579.12 cm | 5.791 m |
| 20 ft | 609.6 cm | 6.096 m |
Tips for Height Conversions
Round heights to the nearest centimeter for everyday use (177.8 cm becomes 178 cm). Medical records often keep one decimal place. To see what any height looks like, use the height comparison tool; to see where it ranks, use the height percentile calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cm is 1 foot?
1 foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters.
How many cm is 5 feet?
5 feet is 152.4 cm.
How many cm is 5 feet 10 inches?
5 ft 10 in is 70 inches, which is 177.8 cm.
How many cm is 6 feet?
6 feet is 182.88 cm, usually rounded to 183 cm.
How many cm is 5 feet 4 inches?
5 ft 4 in is 64 inches, which is 162.56 cm (about 163 cm).
How do I convert feet and inches to cm?
Multiply the feet by 12, add the inches, then multiply the total by 2.54. For 5 ft 8 in: 5 × 12 + 8 = 68, and 68 × 2.54 = 172.72 cm.
Sources
- National Institute of Standards and Technology. NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C: General Tables of Units of Measurement.
- International Yard and Pound Agreement, 1959 (defines 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly).
Conversions use the exact definition 1 inch = 2.54 cm. Results are rounded for display.