CM to Feet Converter
Free cm to feet converter — turn centimetres into decimal feet and feet-plus-inches instantly. Works both ways, no signup.
About the CM to Feet Converter
This cm to feet converter uses the exact international definition — 1 foot = 30.48 centimetres — so results are precise, not approximations. Type a value in centimetres and you instantly get decimal feet plus the feet-and-inches split most people actually want, like 170 cm = 5 ft 6.9 in. Edit either field and the conversion runs in both directions.
The most common reason to convert cm to feet is height. Medical records, passports and gyms in most of the world use centimetres, while the US, UK conversation and dating profiles use feet and inches. The reference table below covers the full range of adult heights from 150 to 190 cm at a glance.
It also comes in handy for furniture dimensions, ceiling heights, room measurements when shopping from international stores, and checking luggage or parcel sizes against carrier limits quoted in feet.
How to Use the CM to Feet Converter
- 1Enter a value in centimetres — for example your height, 170.
- 2Read the result in decimal feet plus the feet-and-inches split (5 ft 6.9 in).
- 3Edit the feet field instead to convert the other way.
- 4Copy the result or scan the common-heights table below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 170 cm in feet?
170 cm is 5.577 feet, which is 5 feet 6.9 inches — usually rounded to 5′7″. The math: 170 ÷ 30.48 = 5.577 ft; the 0.577 ft remainder × 12 = 6.9 inches.
How many feet is 180 cm?
180 cm is 5.906 feet, or 5 feet 10.9 inches — often rounded to 5′11″. For comparison, 175 cm is about 5′8.9″ and 185 cm is about 6′0.8″.
What is 160 cm in feet and inches?
160 cm equals 5.249 feet, or 5 feet 3 inches almost exactly (5′2.99″). 155 cm is about 5′1″ and 165 cm is about 5′5″.
How do I convert cm to feet manually?
Divide centimetres by 30.48 to get decimal feet. For feet and inches, take the whole feet, then multiply the decimal remainder by 12 for inches. Example: 190 cm ÷ 30.48 = 6.234 ft → 6 ft, then 0.234 × 12 ≈ 2.8 in, so 6′2.8″.
Is 1 foot exactly 30.48 cm?
Yes. The international yard and pound agreement of 1959 fixed 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly, so 1 foot = 12 × 2.54 = 30.48 cm exactly. This converter uses that exact factor.