Feet+Inches to Centimeters Converter

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172.72 cm
1.727 m

Total Inches

68.00 in
5.67 ft

Calculation Steps

Feet+Inches to Centimeters Conversion Table

Common Heights

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Incremental Conversions

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Feet and Inches to Centimeters Converter – Complete Guide

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

How to Convert Feet and Inches to Centimeters

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

  1. Convert feet to centimeters: Multiply feet by 30.48 (since 1 foot = 30.48 cm)
  2. Convert inches to centimeters: Multiply inches by 2.54 (since 1 inch = 2.54 cm)
  3. Add the results: Total cm = (feet × 30.48) + (inches × 2.54)

Conversion Formula

cm = (feet × 30.48) + (inches × 2.54)

Popular Height Conversions - ft in to cm

Convert 5 feet 8 inches to cm:

  1. Feet to cm: 5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm
  2. Inches to cm: 8 × 2.54 = 20.32 cm
  3. Total: 152.4 + 20.32 = 172.72 cm
  4. Result: 5' 8" = 172.72 cm

Convert 5 feet 5 inches to cm:

  1. Feet to cm: 5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm
  2. Inches to cm: 5 × 2.54 = 12.7 cm
  3. Total: 152.4 + 12.7 = 165.1 cm
  4. Result: 5' 5" = 165.1 cm

Convert 5 feet 4 inches to cm:

  1. Feet to cm: 5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm
  2. Inches to cm: 4 × 2.54 = 10.16 cm
  3. Total: 152.4 + 10.16 = 162.56 cm
  4. Result: 5' 4" = 162.56 cm

Convert 5 feet 1 inch to cm:

  1. Feet to cm: 5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm
  2. Inches to cm: 1 × 2.54 = 2.54 cm
  3. Total: 152.4 + 2.54 = 154.94 cm
  4. Result: 5' 1" = 154.94 cm

Understanding Units

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

Centimeter (cm)

  • • SI unit of length
  • • 1 cm = 10 millimeters
  • • 1 cm = 0.3937 inches
  • • 100 cm = 1 meter

Common Height Conversions - Feet and Inches to Centimeters

5' 1"
154.94 cm
5' 4"
162.56 cm
5' 5"
165.10 cm
5' 8"
172.72 cm
Default value
6' 0"
182.88 cm
6' 2"
187.96 cm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5 feet 8 inches in cm?

5 feet 8 inches equals 172.72 centimeters. This is the default conversion displayed in our calculator and represents an average height in many countries.

How do you convert feet and inches to centimeters?

To convert feet and inches to cm: multiply feet by 30.48, multiply inches by 2.54, then add the results. Formula: cm = (feet × 30.48) + (inches × 2.54).

What is the ft in to cm conversion for common heights?

5'4" = 162.56 cm, 5'5" = 165.1 cm, 5'8" = 172.72 cm, 6'0" = 182.88 cm. These are frequently searched height conversions.

How accurate is this converter?

Our converter uses exact conversion factors (1 foot = 30.48 cm, 1 inch = 2.54 cm), providing precise results up to 6 decimal places for professional accuracy.

Can I convert centimeters back to feet and inches?

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

Why use feet and inches to cm conversion?

This conversion is essential for international communication, medical records, sports measurements, and when working between imperial and metric systems.

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