The formula
cm = (feet × 12 + inches) × 2.54
Height chart: feet and inches to cm
| Height | cm | Height | cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4' 6" | 137.2 cm | 5' 9" | 175.3 cm |
| 4' 7" | 139.7 cm | 5' 10" | 177.8 cm |
| 4' 8" | 142.2 cm | 5' 11" | 180.3 cm |
| 4' 9" | 144.8 cm | 6' 0" | 182.9 cm |
| 4' 10" | 147.3 cm | 6' 1" | 185.4 cm |
| 4' 11" | 149.9 cm | 6' 2" | 188.0 cm |
| 5' 0" | 152.4 cm | 6' 3" | 190.5 cm |
| 5' 1" | 154.9 cm | 6' 4" | 193.0 cm |
| 5' 2" | 157.5 cm | 6' 5" | 195.6 cm |
| 5' 3" | 160.0 cm | 6' 6" | 198.1 cm |
| 5' 4" | 162.6 cm | 6' 7" | 200.7 cm |
| 5' 5" | 165.1 cm | 6' 8" | 203.2 cm |
| 5' 6" | 167.6 cm | 6' 9" | 205.7 cm |
| 5' 7" | 170.2 cm | 6' 10" | 208.3 cm |
| 5' 8" | 172.7 cm | 6' 11" | 210.8 cm |
Questions
How do you convert feet and inches to cm?
Turn the whole measurement into inches (feet × 12 + inches) and multiply by 2.54. 5' 10" is 70 inches, and 70 × 2.54 = 177.8 cm.
How many cm is 6 feet?
6 feet is 72 inches, which is exactly 182.88 cm.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. Since 1959 the inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 cm, so a foot is exactly 30.48 cm. Rounding only happens in how many decimals you display.