Centimeters (cm)
The usual unit for a person’s height in metric countries and for compact object dimensions.
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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.
How to use this converter
- Choose unitsSelect the source and destination units for the measurement.
- Enter a valueThe converted result updates from the maintained unit formula.
- Copy and verifyCopy the result and check the units and rounding required by the destination.
Processing and privacy
Conversion math runs locally in the browser without a calculation API. This category converter can store selected units and values in the page URL so a state can be restored or shared; avoid sharing a URL that contains a value you consider sensitive. Ordinary hosting and analytics are separate from the conversion logic.
Unit guide
Units used to describe height
Height is a vertical length. The same physical definitions apply as for length, but everyday height questions usually concern people, furniture, ceilings, doorways, and other upright objects.
Meters (m)
Useful for room height, buildings, trees, and larger upright objects.
Feet and inches (ft, in)
US height is commonly written as a compound value such as 5 ft 10 in; 12 inches make exactly 1 foot.
Millimeters and yards (mm, yd)
Millimeters add fine precision, while yards are occasionally useful for larger heights or clearances.
How the math works
Height conversion formulas
- Centimeters to inchesinches = centimeters ÷ 2.54Example: 175 cm ÷ 2.54 = 68.8976 in
- Feet to centimeterscentimeters = feet × 30.48Example: 6 ft × 30.48 = 182.88 cm
- Meters to feetfeet = meters ÷ 0.3048Example: 1.8 m ÷ 0.3048 = 5.90551 ft
Quick reference
Height conversion reference
Common person-height values are shown as total feet or inches. A decimal foot is not the same notation as feet plus leftover inches.
Centimeters to feet
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 150 cm | 4.92126 ft |
| 160 cm | 5.249344 ft |
| 165 cm | 5.413386 ft |
| 170 cm | 5.577428 ft |
| 175 cm | 5.74147 ft |
| 180 cm | 5.905512 ft |
| 185 cm | 6.069554 ft |
| 190 cm | 6.233596 ft |
| 200 cm | 6.56168 ft |
Everyday use
Practical height conversion examples
Forms and profiles
Convert a height from centimeters to feet or inches when a form uses a different measurement system.
Door and ceiling clearance
Check whether furniture, equipment, or a vehicle will clear an opening measured in another unit.
Furniture and displays
Compare the listed height of desks, shelves, monitors, and stands from international sellers.
Context
Where height units are used
Centimeters are common for personal height in metric countries, medical records, and international product listings. Meters are more practical for rooms, buildings, trees, and clearances.
Feet and inches are the familiar US format for personal height, doorways, and room dimensions. Convert compound feet-and-inches measurements to total inches before doing arithmetic.
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.