How do I convert centimeters to feet and inches? ▾
Divide the total centimeters by 2.54 to get total inches. Then divide total inches by 12 to get feet (whole number), and the remainder is the leftover inches. Example: 175 cm ÷ 2.54 = 68.9 inches → 5 feet 8.9 inches.
How many centimeters are in a foot? ▾
There are exactly 30.48 centimeters in one foot. This is derived from the international agreement: 1 inch = 2.54 cm, and 1 foot = 12 inches, so 12 × 2.54 = 30.48 cm.
How many centimeters are in an inch? ▾
There are exactly 2.54 centimeters in one inch. This has been the exact international standard since the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement, adopted by the US, UK, Canada, and other English-speaking countries.
What is 170 cm in feet and inches? ▾
170 cm = 5 feet 6.9 inches (often rounded to 5'7"). Calculation: 170 ÷ 2.54 = 66.93 inches → 5 feet (60 inches) + 6.93 inches.
What is 6 feet in centimeters? ▾
6 feet = 182.88 cm. Calculation: 6 feet × 30.48 cm/foot = 182.88 cm. This is exactly (6 × 12) × 2.54 = 72 inches × 2.54 = 182.88 cm.
Which countries use feet and inches vs centimeters? ▾
Only the United States, Myanmar, and Liberia officially use the imperial system for everyday measurement. Almost every other country uses metric (centimeters, meters). The UK uses a hybrid system — metric officially, but feet/inches commonly for height.
Why does the US still use the imperial system? ▾
Historical inertia, cultural familiarity, and the cost of transitioning existing infrastructure. The US passed the Metric Conversion Act in 1975 making metrication voluntary, but public adoption was minimal. Most US industries (science, medicine, military) already use metric internally.
How do I convert my height from cm to feet for a US visa form? ▾
Use this converter. Enter your height in cm, and read the Feet & Inches result. For example, if you are 168 cm, you are 5 feet 6.1 inches — enter "5 feet 6 inches" on the form (round to the nearest inch if exact decimal is not accepted).
What is 5 feet 10 inches in centimeters? ▾
5 feet 10 inches = 177.8 cm. Calculation: (5 × 12 + 10) inches = 70 inches × 2.54 = 177.8 cm exactly.
How do I convert cm to feet without a calculator? ▾
Quick mental trick: divide cm by 30 to get approximate feet (less 1.6% accurate). For a more precise estimate: divide cm by 30.5. For exact values, use the formula: cm ÷ 2.54 ÷ 12 = feet.
What is the difference between feet and foot? ▾
"Foot" is singular (one unit of 30.48 cm) and "feet" is plural (two or more). In measurements, "5 feet 9 inches" is grammatically correct. The abbreviation 'ft' is used for both singular and plural.
How accurate is this converter? ▾
This converter uses the exact international standard: 1 inch = 2.54 cm (no rounding in the conversion factor). Results are accurate to as many decimal places as your input. The only source of imprecision is user rounding when entering values.
How many feet is 155 cm? ▾
155 cm equals 5 feet 1.0 inch (5'1"). Calculation: 155 ÷ 2.54 = 61.02 total inches; 61.02 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with 1.02 inches remaining.
What is 158 cm in feet and inches? ▾
158 cm equals 5 feet 2.2 inches (5'2"). Calculation: 158 ÷ 2.54 = 62.20 total inches; 62.20 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with 2.20 inches remaining.
How do I convert feet to meters? ▾
Multiply feet by 0.3048 to get meters (1 foot = 30.48 cm = 0.3048 m exactly). This calculator computes meters automatically whenever you convert feet and inches to centimeters — the result includes both cm and m values.