How to convert feet and inches to centimeters
Turn the height into inches (feet × 12, plus the extra inches), then multiply by 2.54. For example, 5 ft 9 in is 5 × 12 + 9 = 69 inches, and 69 × 2.54 = 175.26 cm. If you only have feet, multiply by 30.48: 6 ft is 182.88 cm.
Enter the feet and the inches in the two boxes above; the result also shows meters, total inches and millimeters. To convert in the other direction, use the cm to inches converter, which shows the answer in feet and inches.
Height chart: feet and inches to centimeters
| Height | Total inches | Centimeters | Meters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10" | 58 in | 147.3 cm | 1.47 m |
| 4'11" | 59 in | 149.9 cm | 1.5 m |
| 5'0" | 60 in | 152.4 cm | 1.52 m |
| 5'1" | 61 in | 154.9 cm | 1.55 m |
| 5'2" | 62 in | 157.5 cm | 1.57 m |
| 5'3" | 63 in | 160 cm | 1.6 m |
| 5'4" | 64 in | 162.6 cm | 1.63 m |
| 5'5" | 65 in | 165.1 cm | 1.65 m |
| 5'6" | 66 in | 167.6 cm | 1.68 m |
| 5'7" | 67 in | 170.2 cm | 1.7 m |
| 5'8" | 68 in | 172.7 cm | 1.73 m |
| 5'9" | 69 in | 175.3 cm | 1.75 m |
| 5'10" | 70 in | 177.8 cm | 1.78 m |
| 5'11" | 71 in | 180.3 cm | 1.8 m |
| 6'0" | 72 in | 182.9 cm | 1.83 m |
| 6'1" | 73 in | 185.4 cm | 1.85 m |
| 6'2" | 74 in | 188 cm | 1.88 m |
| 6'3" | 75 in | 190.5 cm | 1.91 m |
| 6'4" | 76 in | 193 cm | 1.93 m |
| 6'5" | 77 in | 195.6 cm | 1.96 m |
| 6'6" | 78 in | 198.1 cm | 1.98 m |
Where you will use this conversion
- Height fields on forms, passports and licenses abroad
- Medical records and BMI or growth charts that use centimeters
- Clothing and sports sizing that is listed in centimeters
- Online profiles and athlete or character heights
- Furniture, doors and room dimensions given in feet and inches
Good to know
One foot is exactly 30.48 cm and one inch is exactly 2.54 cm, so the result has no rounding error beyond the digits shown. Heights are often rounded to the nearest centimeter on official forms: 175.26 cm becomes 175 cm. Pair this with the BMI calculator, which accepts metric height.
Frequently asked questions
How many cm is 5 feet 7 inches?
5 ft 7 in is 67 inches, which is 170.18 cm.
How many cm is 6 feet?
6 ft is 72 inches, which is 182.88 cm.
How do I convert feet to centimeters only?
Multiply the feet by 30.48. For example, 5 ft is 152.4 cm.
How do I convert centimeters back to feet and inches?
Divide the centimeters by 2.54 to get inches, then divide by 12 for the feet. For example, 170 cm is 66.93 in, or 5 ft 6.9 in.