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Centimeters to Feet
Last updated: May 31, 2026
Written by Blake Boege
A height conversion utility translating metric centimeters (cm) into standard feet and inches. One foot is equal to exactly 30.48 centimeters.
Convert centimeters to feet and inches instantly. Read the direct conversion answers, the mathematical formula, and browse the height table.
Quick Answer
Convert centimeters to feet and inches. For example, 180 cm is equal to exactly 5 feet and 10.9 inches.
Centimeters to Feet
Bidirectional Centimeters to Feet & Inches
Compute exact conversions for height and general length.
Formula: Divide centimeters by 30.48 for feet (or divide by 2.54 for inches, then divide by 12).
Answer
5 ft 10.9 in
180 cm = 5 ft 10.9 in
Centimeters to Feet Reference Table
| Metric Height | Feet & Inches | Decimal Feet |
|---|---|---|
| 150 cm | 4 ft 11.1 in | 4.92 ft |
| 160 cm | 5 ft 3.0 in | 5.25 ft |
| 170 cm | 5 ft 6.9 in | 5.58 ft |
| 180 cm | 5 ft 10.9 in | 5.91 ft |
| 190 cm | 6 ft 2.8 in | 6.23 ft |
| 200 cm | 6 ft 6.7 in | 6.56 ft |
Examples
150 cm
4 ft 11.1 in
180 cm
5 ft 10.9 in
200 cm
6 ft 6.7 in
How it works
To convert centimeters (cm) to feet and inches, you can perform the following division-based steps:
Centimeters to Inches
cm ÷ 2.54 = total inches
Inches to Feet
Divide total inches by 12 to find the feet, with a remainder representing the inches.
Converting Metric Height to Imperial Height
Height measurement standardization allows straightforward comparison between the metric and imperial systems. The standard definition of an inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters. Thus, to convert any height from cm to feet, we use the factor of 30.48 (which is 12 × 2.54).
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Frequently asked questions
First divide the centimeters value by 2.54 to get total inches. Then divide total inches by 12. The quotient is the feet value and the remainder is the inches value.
180 cm is equal to exactly 5 feet and 10.9 inches.
165 cm is 5 ft 5.0 in; 175 cm is 5 ft 8.9 in; and 185 cm is 6 ft 0.8 in.
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