About cm to ft
Turn a metric height into feet and inches, the way heights are usually given in the US and UK.
To convert, divide the value in centimeters by 30.48. For example, 170 cm = 5.57743 ft.
Centimeters: one hundredth of a meter. Feet: 12 inches, exactly 0.3048 m.
Centimeters to feet conversion table
Formula: ft = cm ÷ 30.48
| Centimeters | Feet and inches |
|---|---|
| 140 cm | 4′ 7.1″ (4.593 ft) |
| 145 cm | 4′ 9.1″ (4.757 ft) |
| 150 cm | 4′ 11.1″ (4.921 ft) |
| 155 cm | 5′ 1″ (5.085 ft) |
| 160 cm | 5′ 3″ (5.249 ft) |
| 165 cm | 5′ 5″ (5.413 ft) |
| 170 cm | 5′ 6.9″ (5.577 ft) |
| 175 cm | 5′ 8.9″ (5.741 ft) |
| 180 cm | 5′ 10.9″ (5.906 ft) |
| 185 cm | 6′ 0.8″ (6.07 ft) |
| 190 cm | 6′ 2.8″ (6.234 ft) |
| 195 cm | 6′ 4.8″ (6.398 ft) |
| 200 cm | 6′ 6.7″ (6.562 ft) |
Values rounded to 4 significant figures; inches to one decimal place.
How to do it
- 1
Type a value in centimeters in the converter above (it is preset to cm → ft).
- 2
Read the result instantly; tap Swap units to convert the other way.
- 3
Use the table for common values or the formula ft = cm ÷ 30.48 to convert by hand.