Centimeters to Feet+Inches Converter

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Results

5 ft 6.61 in
5 ft 6 ⁵⁄₈ in

Decimal Inches

66.93 in
5.58 ft

Calculation Steps

Centimeters to Feet+Inches Conversion Table

Small Values (0-30 cm)

cm ft in fraction

Common Heights (40-200 cm)

cm ft in fraction

Centimeters to Feet+Inches Converter – Complete Guide

Use this advanced cm to feet and inches converter to instantly convert centimetres to feet and inches with decimal and fractional results. Perfect for height measurements, our cm to ft inch calculator provides accurate conversions with step-by-step calculations, comprehensive conversion tables, and multiple output formats for precise length conversions.

How to Convert Centimeters to Feet+Inches

Converting centimeters to feet and inches involves a two-step process:

  1. Convert to total inches: Divide centimeters by 2.54 (since 1 inch = 2.54 cm)
  2. Split into feet and inches: Divide total inches by 12 to get feet, remainder is inches

Conversion Formula

total_inches = cm ÷ 2.54
feet = floor(total_inches ÷ 12)
inches = total_inches - (feet × 12)

Popular Height Conversions - cm to ft inch

Convert 175 cm to feet and inches:

  1. Total inches: 175 ÷ 2.54 = 68.898 inches
  2. Feet: floor(68.898 ÷ 12) = 5 feet
  3. Remaining inches: 68.898 - (5 × 12) = 8.898 inches
  4. Result: 5 feet 8.898 inches (or 5' 8⅞")

Convert 167 cm to feet and inches:

  1. Total inches: 167 ÷ 2.54 = 65.748 inches
  2. Feet: floor(65.748 ÷ 12) = 5 feet
  3. Remaining inches: 65.748 - (5 × 12) = 5.748 inches
  4. Result: 5 feet 5.748 inches (or 5' 5¾")

Convert 164 cm to feet and inches:

  1. Total inches: 164 ÷ 2.54 = 64.567 inches
  2. Feet: floor(64.567 ÷ 12) = 5 feet
  3. Remaining inches: 64.567 - (5 × 12) = 4.567 inches
  4. Result: 5 feet 4.567 inches (or 5' 4⅝")

Convert 157 cm to feet and inches:

  1. Total inches: 157 ÷ 2.54 = 61.811 inches
  2. Feet: floor(61.811 ÷ 12) = 5 feet
  3. Remaining inches: 61.811 - (5 × 12) = 1.811 inches
  4. Result: 5 feet 1.811 inches (or 5' 1¾")

Understanding Units

Centimeter (cm)

  • • SI unit of length
  • • 1 cm = 10 millimeters
  • • 1 cm = 0.3937 inches
  • • 1 cm = 0.0328 feet

Foot (ft)

  • • Imperial unit of length
  • • 1 foot = 12 inches
  • • 1 foot = 30.48 cm
  • • 1 foot = 0.3048 meters

Inch (in)

  • • Imperial unit of length
  • • 1 inch = 2.54 cm
  • • 1 inch = 25.4 mm
  • • 12 inches = 1 foot

Common Height Conversions - Centimetres to Feet and Inches

157 cm
5' 1.81"
164 cm
5' 4.57"
167 cm
5' 5.75"
175 cm
5' 8.90"
Default value
180 cm
5' 10.87"
190 cm
6' 2.80"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 175 cm in feet and inches?

175 cm equals 5 feet 8.898 inches (approximately 5 feet 8⅞ inches). This is the default conversion displayed in our calculator and represents an average height in many countries.

How do you convert 167 cm to ft and inches?

To convert 167 cm to feet and inches: divide 167 by 2.54 to get 65.748 inches, then divide by 12 to get 5 feet with 5.748 inches remaining, resulting in 5 feet 5¾ inches.

What is the cm to ft inch conversion for 164 cm and 157 cm?

164 cm converts to 5 feet 4.567 inches (5' 4⅝"), while 157 cm converts to 5 feet 1.811 inches (5' 1¾"). Both are common height measurements frequently converted.

How accurate is this converter?

Our converter uses the exact conversion factor of 1 inch = 2.54 cm, providing precise results up to 6 decimal places for professional accuracy.

What's the difference between decimal and fractional inches?

Decimal inches show precise measurements (e.g., 6.93"), while fractional inches use common fractions (e.g., 6⁷⁄₈") typically used in construction and measurements.

Can I convert feet+inches back to centimeters?

Yes! Use our reverse conversion feature or the "Feet Inches to CM Converter" link below for the opposite conversion.

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