Height Converter (cm to ft). Enter your height in centimeters or feet and inches to convert between units. The Height Converter (cm to ft) takes your height value and returns the equivalent in cm, feet, inches, and a combined feet & inches format — so you always get the full picture at a glance. Also try the Temperature Converter (°C to °F).
To convert cm to feet and inches, first divide the centimeter value by 2.54 to get total inches. Then divide that by 12 to get the number of whole feet, and the remainder gives you the leftover inches. For example, 170 cm ÷ 2.54 = 66.93 inches = 5 ft 6.93 in. See also our Weight in Pounds — Weight Converter (kg to lbs).
Multiply the number of feet by 12 to convert to inches, then add any remaining inches to get the total inches. Finally, multiply total inches by 2.54 to get centimeters. For example, 5 ft 7 in = (5 × 12 + 7) × 2.54 = 67 × 2.54 = 170.18 cm.
5 feet is equal to 152.4 cm. This is calculated by multiplying 5 × 12 = 60 inches, then 60 × 2.54 = 152.4 cm.
5 feet 7 inches equals approximately 170.18 cm. Convert to total inches first: (5 × 12) + 7 = 67 inches, then multiply by 2.54: 67 × 2.54 = 170.18 cm.
170 cm is approximately 5 feet 6.93 inches, often rounded to 5 ft 7 in. To calculate: 170 ÷ 2.54 = 66.93 total inches; 66 ÷ 12 = 5 feet remainder 6.93 inches.
The conversion uses the exact factor of 1 inch = 2.54 cm, which is the internationally accepted standard. You can adjust the number of decimal places shown using the rounding option for more or less precision.
Most countries use the metric system (centimeters and meters), while the United States, United Kingdom, and a few others traditionally use the imperial system (feet and inches). Height converters like this one bridge the gap between the two systems for travel, medical records, and everyday use.
Globally, the average height for adult men is around 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) and for adult women around 159 cm (5 ft 3 in). These averages vary significantly by country and region. You might also find our calculate Converted Fuel Economy, Kilometers per Liter & Efficiency Rating — Fuel Economy Converter (MPG to L/100km) useful.