Height Converter
Convert a height in centimeters to the everyday "feet and inches" format.
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Enter a height in centimeters to convert it to whole feet plus remaining inches.
Your result
5 ft 6.93 in
Height (ft/in)
Whole feet5
Remaining inches6.93
AI explanation
Formula
Total inches = cm / 2.54; feet = floor(total inches / 12); remaining inches = total inches − (feet × 12)Worked example
170 cm in feet and inches
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Height (cm) | 170 |
| Height (ft/in) | 5 ft 6.93 in |
| Whole feet | 5 |
| Remaining inches | 6.93 |
Assumptions
- This calculator converts centimeters to whole feet plus remaining inches (e.g. "5 ft 7 in"), not a single blended number.
- To convert the other way (feet and inches to cm), first find total inches (feet × 12 + inches), then use the Length Converter to convert inches to cm.
Frequently asked questions
Why does this show feet and inches instead of one number?
Height is conventionally expressed as whole feet plus remaining inches (like "5 ft 7 in") rather than a single decimal number of feet — this matches how height is commonly written and spoken.
How do I convert feet and inches back to centimeters?
Multiply the feet by 12 and add the inches to get total inches, then use the Length Converter (inches → cm) to get the centimeter value.
What is 1 inch in centimeters?
Exactly 2.54 cm, the internationally defined conversion constant used throughout this calculator.