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CM to Feet & Inches Height Converter

Convert centimetres to feet and inches with our height converter. Also converts feet to metres and metres to feet. The UK uses both metric (cm) and imperial (feet/inches) for height — this converter handles both instantly.

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Formula: Centimetres (cm) → Feet & Inches: Divide cm by 30.48 for feet
🇬🇧 British Context
Height is one of the most mixed measurements in Britain — doctors record height in cm, but most British people still describe their own height in feet and inches. The UK is one of the only countries where both systems are used daily for the same measurement.

Height Conversion Table — CM to Feet & Inches

Centimetres (cm)Feet & InchesDecimal Feet
150 cm4ft 11in4.92 ft
155 cm5ft 1in5.09 ft
160 cm5ft 3in5.25 ft
163 cm5ft 4in5.35 ft
165 cm5ft 5in5.41 ft
168 cm5ft 6in5.51 ft
170 cm5ft 7in5.58 ft
173 cm5ft 8in5.68 ft
175 cm5ft 9in5.74 ft
178 cm5ft 10in5.84 ft
180 cm5ft 11in5.91 ft
183 cm6ft 0in6.00 ft
185 cm6ft 1in6.07 ft
190 cm6ft 3in6.23 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

CM to Feet & Inches Height Converter — common questions answered

What is 180cm in feet?

180cm is equal to 5 feet 11 inches (5ft 11in), or 5.91 feet. This is often considered the border between average and tall for a British man.

What is 170cm in feet?

170cm is equal to 5 feet 7 inches (5ft 7in), or 5.58 feet.

What is 175cm in feet?

175cm is equal to 5 feet 9 inches (5ft 9in), or 5.74 feet.

What is 5ft in cm?

5 feet is equal to 152.4 centimetres (5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm).

What is 6ft in cm?

6 feet is equal to 182.88 centimetres (6 × 30.48 = 182.88 cm).

How do I convert feet to metres?

Multiply feet by 0.3048 to get metres. For example, 6 feet × 0.3048 = 1.83 metres. Or divide cm by 100 to get metres after converting from feet.

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