Height, in either direction
Height converter: feet and inches ↔ centimeters
Convert feet and inches to centimeters (cm), or convert centimeters to feet and inches. You also get meters, total inches, and decimal feet instantly.
Convert height in either direction
Feet and inches ↔ centimeters (cm)
Enter either side. For mixed height, use whole feet and 0 to under 12 inches.
Converted height: 5 feet 9 inches, 175.26 centimeters.
Exact method
How height conversion works
One international inch equals exactly 2.54 centimeters, and one foot equals exactly 12 inches. The calculator first turns a mixed height into total inches, then multiplies by 2.54.
centimeters = (feet × 12 + inches) × 2.54
To convert the other way, divide centimeters by 2.54, divide the total inches into groups of 12, and keep the remainder as inches.
Worked examples
Convert height in both directions
5 feet 9 inches to cm
- Multiply 5 feet by 12 to get 60 inches.
- Add 9 inches for a total of 69 inches.
- Multiply 69 by 2.54 to get 175.26 centimeters.
5′ 9″ = 175.26 cm = 1.7526 m.
175 cm to feet and inches
- Divide 175 by 2.54 to get about 68.8976 total inches.
- Divide by 12 to get 5 whole feet.
- The remaining 8.8976 inches rounds to 8.90 inches.
175 cm ≈ 5′ 8.90″ = 1.75 m.
Quick reference
140–200 cm in feet and inches
Use this height chart for a quick estimate, or enter an exact value in the calculator above. Inches are rounded to two decimal places from the exact relationship 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.
| Centimeters | Feet and inches | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| 140 cm | 4 ft 7.12 in | 1.40 m |
| 145 cm | 4 ft 9.09 in | 1.45 m |
| 150 cm | 4 ft 11.06 in | 1.50 m |
| 155 cm | 5 ft 1.02 in | 1.55 m |
| 160 cm | 5 ft 2.99 in | 1.60 m |
| 165 cm | 5 ft 4.96 in | 1.65 m |
| 170 cm | 5 ft 6.93 in | 1.70 m |
| 175 cm | 5 ft 8.90 in | 1.75 m |
| 180 cm | 5 ft 10.87 in | 1.80 m |
| 185 cm | 6 ft 0.83 in | 1.85 m |
| 190 cm | 6 ft 2.80 in | 1.90 m |
| 195 cm | 6 ft 4.77 in | 1.95 m |
| 200 cm | 6 ft 6.74 in | 2.00 m |
Common questions
Height-conversion tips
Can the inches value be greater than 12?
Mixed height notation normally keeps inches below 12. Carry each complete group of 12 inches into the feet field.
Why are centimeters and meters shown together?
Centimeters are common for personal height, while meters are useful in scientific, medical, and international contexts.
Are the conversion factors exact?
Yes. The international inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters and the international foot is exactly 0.3048 meter.