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Height Converter
Convert vertical measurements for people, furniture, rooms, doors, and clearances. Choose centimeters, meters, feet, inches, millimeters, or yards and see the result as you type.
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Common height units
- Millimeters (mm)1 cm = 10 mm
- Centimeters (cm)The unit this converter works in
- Meters (m)1 m = 100 cm
- Inches (in)1 in = 2.54 cm
- Feet (ft)1 ft = 30.48 cm
- Yards (yd)1 yd = 91.44 cm
Conversion formula
Every conversion here uses the published factor, not a rounded one.
Example: Centimeters to Feet
1 cm = 0.0328084 ft
To convert centimeters to feet, multiply by 0.0328084:
180 cm = 5.905512 ft
Figures on this page are shown to seven significant digits. The converter keeps the full precision and rounds only what it displays.
Did you know?
A height of 6 feet is exactly 182.88 cm, because the foot has been defined as exactly 0.3048 metres since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement.
Heights written as 5'11" mean 5 feet plus 11 inches, not 5.11 feet — convert the inches separately or the answer comes out almost an inch short.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet is 170 cm?
170 cm is 5 feet 6.93 inches, about 5 feet 7 inches. Divide centimeters by 2.54 for total inches, then split into feet and leftover inches.
How tall is 5 foot 10 in cm?
5 foot 10 is exactly 177.8 cm. Convert feet and inches to total inches, then multiply by 2.54. 5 ft 10 in is 70 inches.
Is 180 cm 6 feet tall?
No. 180 cm is 5 feet 10.87 inches, while 6 feet is exactly 182.88 cm. Many people round 180 cm to about 5 foot 11.
How many centimeters is 5 foot 4?
5 foot 4 is exactly 162.56 cm. That is 64 inches times 2.54. Use this height converter for other foot and inch combos.
Is this height converter free with no sign-up?
Yes. This converter is free with no sign-up and no account. Use it as often as you need in your browser.