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Feet to CM Converter
Convert feet and inches to centimeters instantly. Includes a complete reference table and popular height conversions.
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Complete Reference Table (1ft – 7ft)
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How is this calculated?
Feet & Inches to CM:
cm = (feet × 30.48) + (inches × 2.54)
CM to Feet & Inches:
total_inches = cm ÷ 2.54
feet = floor(total_inches ÷ 12)
inches = total_inches mod 12
Constants:
1 inch = 2.54 cm (exact, by definition)
1 foot = 12 inches = 30.48 cmFAQ
Frequently asked questions about feet to cm conversion
How do I convert feet and inches to cm?
Multiply feet by 30.48 and inches by 2.54, then add them together. Formula: cm = (feet × 30.48) + (inches × 2.54). For example, 5'10" = (5 × 30.48) + (10 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 25.4 = 177.8 cm.
How many cm is 5 foot 4?
5'4" equals 162.56 cm. Calculation: (5 × 30.48) + (4 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 10.16 = 162.56 cm.
How many cm is 6 feet?
6 feet equals exactly 182.88 cm. Calculation: 6 × 30.48 = 182.88 cm, or equivalently 72 inches × 2.54 = 182.88 cm.
How do I convert cm to feet and inches?
Divide cm by 2.54 to get total inches. Divide total inches by 12 — the whole number is feet, the remainder is inches. Example: 175 cm ÷ 2.54 = 68.9 inches = 5 feet 8.9 inches.
What is 1 foot in cm?
1 foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters. This is derived from the definition: 1 inch = 2.54 cm (exact), and 1 foot = 12 inches, so 12 × 2.54 = 30.48 cm.
Is 170 cm 5'7" or 5'8"?
170 cm equals 5 feet 6.93 inches, which rounds to 5'7". Exactly: 170 ÷ 2.54 = 66.93 inches. 66.93 ÷ 12 = 5 remainder 6.93, so 5 feet 6.93 inches.