Feet to CM Conversion: Formula, Table & Common Heights

Converting between feet/inches and centimeters is essential for international communication, medical records, passport applications, and online dating profiles.

The exact formula

cm = (feet × 30.48) + (inches × 2.54)

This is exact — not an approximation. 1 inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm.

Step-by-step example

Convert 5’10” to centimeters:

1. Feet to cm: 5 × 30.48 = 152.40 cm
2. Inches to cm: 10 × 2.54 = 25.40 cm
3. Total: 152.40 + 25.40 = 177.80 cm

Most commonly searched conversions

Height	CM	Who searches this
5’0”	152.4	Petite sizing
5’4”	162.6	Average female (US)
5’7”	170.2	Unisex average
5’9”	175.3	Average male (US)
5’10”	177.8	Above average
5’11”	180.3	”Almost 6 feet”
6’0”	182.9	Tall threshold
6’1”	185.4	Above tall
6’2”	188.0	Notably tall
6’5”	195.6	Very tall

Quick conversion table (every inch from 5’0” to 6’6”)

Ft’In”	CM	Ft’In”	CM
5’0”	152.4	5’11”	180.3
5’1”	154.9	6’0”	182.9
5’2”	157.5	6’1”	185.4
5’3”	160.0	6’2”	188.0
5’4”	162.6	6’3”	190.5
5’5”	165.1	6’4”	193.0
5’6”	167.6	6’5”	195.6
5’7”	170.2	6’6”	198.1
5’8”	172.7	—	—
5’9”	175.3	—	—
5’10”	177.8	—	—

Reverse conversion (cm to feet)

total_inches = cm ÷ 2.54
feet = floor(total_inches ÷ 12)
remaining_inches = total_inches mod 12

Example: 175 cm → 175 ÷ 2.54 = 68.9 inches → 5 feet 8.9 inches ≈ 5’9”

When you need this conversion

• Passport/visa applications — Many countries require height in cm
• Medical forms — Hospitals globally use cm
• International dating — Profiles outside US use cm
• Clothing/shoes — Size charts often reference cm
• Sports — International athletics use metric

Convert instantly with our Feet to CM Converter — includes a complete reference table and popular conversion shortcuts.