How it works
Convert a height between centimetres and feet/inches in either direction.
Choose a direction and enter a height. Convert centimetres to feet and inches, or feet and inches to centimetres.
Formula
Inches = cm ÷ 2.54; feet = ⌊inches ÷ 12⌋; cm = (feet × 12 + inches) × 2.54.
cm- Height in centimetres (cm)
ft/in- Height in feet and inches (length)
Examples
- 180 cm to feet and inches180 cm5 ft 10.9 in
Frequently asked questions
Why 30–272 cm?
It covers the plausible range of human heights while keeping input within expected values.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes — 1 inch is exactly 2.54 cm by definition; the result is rounded for display.
How to read the result
Feet and inches are the whole feet plus a remainder under 12 inches.
Limitations
Human-height range only; general length conversion uses the unit-converter.
Source: Definition: 1 inch = 2.54 cm (exact).