CM to Feet Converter

Convert centimeters to feet and inches instantly — perfect for height conversions and measurements.

Conversion table

Length	Feet (decimal)	Feet & Inches	Total Inches
1	0.0328 ft	0' 0.4"	0.3937 in
2	0.0656 ft	0' 0.8"	0.7874 in
3	0.0984 ft	0' 1.2"	1.1811 in
4	0.1312 ft	0' 1.6"	1.5748 in
5	0.164 ft	0' 2"	1.9685 in
10	0.3281 ft	0' 3.9"	3.937 in
15	0.4921 ft	0' 5.9"	5.9055 in
20	0.6562 ft	0' 7.9"	7.874 in
25	0.8202 ft	0' 9.8"	9.8425 in
30	0.9843 ft	0' 11.8"	11.811 in
40	1.3123 ft	1' 3.7"	15.748 in
50	1.6404 ft	1' 7.7"	19.685 in
60	1.9685 ft	1' 11.6"	23.622 in
70	2.2966 ft	2' 3.6"	27.5591 in
75	2.4606 ft	2' 5.5"	29.5276 in

💡 Quick Tips

Divide cm by 30.48 to get feet — or divide by 2.54 to get inches first.
Quick: 150 cm ≈ 5'0", 160 cm ≈ 5'3", 170 cm ≈ 5'7", 180 cm ≈ 5'11".
Each inch = 2.54 cm, each foot = 30.48 cm exactly.
Average heights: US male 5'9" (175.3 cm), US female 5'4" (162.6 cm).

How to Convert CM to Feet

To convert centimeters to feet, divide by 30.48. One foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters. For feet and inches, first divide cm by 2.54 to get total inches, then divide by 12 for feet with the remainder as inches. This conversion is commonly needed when comparing heights internationally — most countries use centimeters while the US and UK use feet and inches for height. The centimeter (1/100 of a meter) is the standard metric unit for body measurements worldwide.

The CM to Feet Formula

The formula is: feet = cm ÷ 30.48. For feet and inches: (1) total inches = cm ÷ 2.54, (2) feet = floor(total inches ÷ 12), (3) remaining inches = total inches mod 12. Example: 175 cm ÷ 2.54 = 68.9 inches → 68.9 ÷ 12 = 5 feet remainder 8.9 inches → 5'9". The conversion factor 30.48 comes from 12 inches × 2.54 cm/inch = 30.48 cm/foot.

Common CM to Feet Conversions

152 cm = 5'0" (4.99 ft) — often considered petite
160 cm = 5'3" (5.25 ft) — average female height globally
170 cm = 5'7" (5.58 ft) — near the global average
175 cm = 5'9" (5.74 ft) — average US male height
183 cm = 6'0" (6.0 ft) — considered tall
193 cm = 6'4" (6.33 ft) — well above average

Average Heights by Country (cm → ft)

Netherlands: Men 182.5 cm (6'0"), Women 168.7 cm (5'6")
USA: Men 175.3 cm (5'9"), Women 162.6 cm (5'4")
UK: Men 175.3 cm (5'9"), Women 161.9 cm (5'4")
Japan: Men 170.8 cm (5'7"), Women 158.0 cm (5'2")
India: Men 166.5 cm (5'6"), Women 152.6 cm (5'0")
Brazil: Men 171.5 cm (5'8"), Women 159.0 cm (5'3")

CM to Feet Examples

Step-by-step conversions

Convert 172 cm to feet & inches

172 ÷ 2.54 = 67.72 inches total
67.72 ÷ 12 = 5 remainder 7.72
5 feet and 7.72 inches
≈ 5'8" (rounded)

172 cm = 5 ft 7.7 in ≈ 5'8"

Baby length: 50 cm to feet

50 ÷ 2.54 = 19.69 inches total
19.69 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 7.69
1 foot and 7.69 inches
Average newborn is 49-51 cm

50 cm = 1 ft 7.7 in (19.7 inches)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert cm to feet and inches?

Divide cm by 2.54 to get total inches, then divide by 12. The whole number is feet, the remainder is inches. Example: 170 cm ÷ 2.54 = 66.93" → 66.93 ÷ 12 = 5 ft + 6.93 in ≈ 5'7".

How many feet is 180 cm?

180 cm = 5.906 feet = 5 feet 10.87 inches, commonly rounded to 5'11". This is considered above-average height for men in most countries.

How many feet is 170 cm?

170 cm = 5.577 feet = 5 feet 6.93 inches, commonly rounded to 5'7". This is close to the worldwide average adult height.

What is 160 cm in feet?

160 cm = 5.249 feet = 5 feet 2.99 inches, or essentially 5'3". This is close to the average height for women in many countries.

How tall is 150 cm in feet?

150 cm = 4.921 feet = 4 feet 11.06 inches ≈ 4'11". This is just under 5 feet and is considered petite.

Is cm or feet more accurate?

Centimeters allow more precision since 1 cm = 0.39 inches, giving finer increments. Feet and inches typically round to the nearest inch (2.54 cm). For medical and scientific purposes, centimeters are preferred worldwide.