Centimetres to Feet and Inches Converter
Type a value in centimetres to see it in feet and inches. It works both ways: type in the feet and inches box to convert back.
Formula
To convert centimetres to feet and inches, divide by 30.48 to get feet, then multiply the part after the decimal point by 12 to get the inches.
Centimetres to feet and inches table
| Centimetres | Feet and inches |
|---|---|
| 140 cm | 4 ft 7.12 in |
| 145 cm | 4 ft 9.09 in |
| 150 cm | 4 ft 11.06 in |
| 155 cm | 5 ft 1.02 in |
| 160 cm | 5 ft 2.99 in |
| 165 cm | 5 ft 4.96 in |
| 170 cm | 5 ft 6.93 in |
| 175 cm | 5 ft 8.9 in |
| 180 cm | 5 ft 10.87 in |
| 185 cm | 6 ft 0.83 in |
| 190 cm | 6 ft 2.8 in |
| 195 cm | 6 ft 4.77 in |
| 200 cm | 6 ft 6.74 in |
Worked examples
145 cm in feet and inches
145 cm
4 ft 9.09 in
Worked out with the rule above: divide by 30.48 to get feet, then multiply the part after the decimal point by 12 to get the inches.
170 cm in feet and inches
170 cm
5 ft 6.93 in
Worked out with the rule above: divide by 30.48 to get feet, then multiply the part after the decimal point by 12 to get the inches.
195 cm in feet and inches
195 cm
6 ft 4.77 in
Worked out with the rule above: divide by 30.48 to get feet, then multiply the part after the decimal point by 12 to get the inches.
About Centimetres to Feet and Inches Converter
This converter turns centimetres into feet and inches as you type, and works the other way too: type in the feet and inches box to convert back. To convert centimetres to feet and inches, divide by 30.48 to get feet, then multiply the part after the decimal point by 12 to get the inches. For example, 145 cm is 4 ft 9.09 in, and 170 cm is 5 ft 6.93 in.
The UK uses metric units for most measurements, but road signs are in miles and yards, and many people still think of height in feet and inches, so length conversions come up every day. Both units have exact definitions, so the converter gives an exact result, rounded only for display. Use the table below for common values, or set the decimal places to round the answer for a form or a label.
How to use Centimetres to Feet and Inches Converter
- Type the amount in centimetres in the first box.
- Read the answer in feet and inches in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the feet and inches box instead, or use the swap button to open the feet and inches to centimetres page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Following plans, patterns or instructions from abroad
- Converting a height or a distance for a form
- Helping with homework that mixes metric and imperial units
- Comparing running or cycling distances
Frequently asked questions
What is 170 cm in feet and inches?
170 cm is 5 ft 6.93 in. To work it out, divide by 30.48 to get feet, then multiply the part after the decimal point by 12 to get the inches.
How do I convert centimetres to feet and inches?
To convert centimetres to feet and inches, divide by 30.48 to get feet, then multiply the part after the decimal point by 12 to get the inches. For example, 195 cm is 6 ft 4.77 in.
How do I convert feet and inches to centimetres?
Going the other way, multiply the feet by 30.48 and the inches by 2.54, then add the two results. The feet and inches to centimetres converter does this for you.
What is 185 cm in feet and inches?
185 cm is 6 ft 0.83 in.
How tall is 5 feet 10 inches in centimetres?
5 feet 10 inches is 70 inches, and 70 × 2.54 = 177.8 centimetres.