How to convert cm to feet and inches
One inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters and one foot is 12 inches. To convert, divide the centimeters by 2.54 to get total inches. The whole number of times 12 goes into that is your feet, and what’s left over is your inches.
Total inches = centimeters ÷ 2.54
Feet = total inches ÷ 12, rounded down
Inches = total inches − (feet × 12)
How to use this converter
- Choose a direction. Pick cm to feet and inches, or feet and inches to cm.
- Enter your length. Decimals are fine, such as 172.5 cm.
- Read your result. You’ll see the exact conversion and the value to the nearest inch.
Worked example
To convert 170 cm: 170 ÷ 2.54 = 66.93 inches. 12 goes into 66.93 five times, which is 60 inches, leaving 6.93 inches. So 170 cm is 5 ft 6.9 in, or about 5 ft 7 in to the nearest inch.
Cm to feet and inches chart
| Centimeters | Feet and inches | Nearest inch |
|---|---|---|
| 150 cm | 4 ft 11.1 in | 4 ft 11 in |
| 155 cm | 5 ft 1.0 in | 5 ft 1 in |
| 160 cm | 5 ft 3.0 in | 5 ft 3 in |
| 165 cm | 5 ft 5.0 in | 5 ft 5 in |
| 170 cm | 5 ft 6.9 in | 5 ft 7 in |
| 175 cm | 5 ft 8.9 in | 5 ft 9 in |
| 180 cm | 5 ft 10.9 in | 5 ft 11 in |
| 185 cm | 6 ft 0.8 in | 6 ft 1 in |
| 190 cm | 6 ft 2.8 in | 6 ft 3 in |
Converting feet and inches to cm
Multiply the feet by 12, add the inches, then multiply by 2.54. For example, 5 ft 7 in is 67 inches, and 67 × 2.54 = 170.18 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet is 170 cm?
170 cm is 5 feet 6.9 inches, or about 5 feet 7 inches to the nearest inch. As a decimal, it is about 5.58 feet.
How many centimeters are in an inch?
One inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, so one foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters.
Is 5.7 feet the same as 5 feet 7 inches?
No. 5.7 feet is a decimal value that equals about 5 feet 8.4 inches, because a foot has 12 inches, not 10.
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