Height converter
Convert height between feet, inches, and centimeters
Use this height converter to handle common convert of height tasks, including feet convert to cm height, inches to centimeters, and the reverse conversion from metric to imperial. The same height stays visible in all three formats so you can compare the result without opening another tool.
Converter
Choose an input format
Switch tabs to enter height in feet and inches, total inches, or centimeters. The result keeps the same height meaning across all views.
Feet are treated as whole feet. The inches field can include decimals, and values above 12 are normalized in the output.
Result
Converted height
The current input is converted into all three common height formats below.
Feet & Inches
Rounded to one decimal inch when needed.
5' 8"
Inches
Shown as total inches with two decimals.
68.00 in
Centimeters
Shown as centimeters with two decimals.
172.72 cm
Height comparison
Visualize the converted height
Compare the converted height with a 170 cm reference on the same baseline.
Feet & Inches
5' 8"
Centimeters
172.72 cm
Inches
68.00 in
Drag the reference line or figures directly in this chart.
How It Works
The conversion formulas
The logic is intentionally simple. The converter of height only translates the same measurement between imperial and metric formats.
Feet and inches to centimeters
First convert the feet portion into inches, then add the inch value, then multiply by 2.54 to get centimeters.
Centimeters to feet and inches
Divide centimeters by 2.54 to get inches, then split the total into whole feet plus remaining inches.
Examples
Worked examples
These examples match the expected outputs for the first version of this tool.
Example 1: 5' 8" to centimeters
A height of 5' 8" is equal to 68.00 in and 172.72 cm.
Example 2: 165 cm to feet and inches
A height of 165 cm is equal to 64.96 in and rounds to 5' 5".
Reference
Height conversion table
Common height conversions from 3' 6" to 7' 0".
| Feet & Inches | Inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 3' 6" | 42 in | 106.68 cm |
| 3' 7" | 43 in | 109.22 cm |
| 3' 8" | 44 in | 111.76 cm |
| 3' 9" | 45 in | 114.3 cm |
| 3' 10" | 46 in | 116.84 cm |
| 3' 11" | 47 in | 119.38 cm |
| 4' 0" | 48 in | 121.92 cm |
| 4' 1" | 49 in | 124.46 cm |
| 4' 2" | 50 in | 127 cm |
| 4' 3" | 51 in | 129.54 cm |
| 4' 4" | 52 in | 132.08 cm |
| 4' 5" | 53 in | 134.62 cm |
| 4' 6" | 54 in | 137.16 cm |
| 4' 7" | 55 in | 139.7 cm |
| 4' 8" | 56 in | 142.24 cm |
| 4' 9" | 57 in | 144.78 cm |
| 4' 10" | 58 in | 147.32 cm |
| 4' 11" | 59 in | 149.86 cm |
| 5' 0" | 60 in | 152.4 cm |
| 5' 1" | 61 in | 154.94 cm |
| 5' 2" | 62 in | 157.48 cm |
| 5' 3" | 63 in | 160.02 cm |
| 5' 4" | 64 in | 162.56 cm |
| 5' 5" | 65 in | 165.1 cm |
| 5' 6" | 66 in | 167.64 cm |
| 5' 7" | 67 in | 170.18 cm |
| 5' 8" | 68 in | 172.72 cm |
| 5' 9" | 69 in | 175.26 cm |
| 5' 10" | 70 in | 177.8 cm |
| 5' 11" | 71 in | 180.34 cm |
| 6' 0" | 72 in | 182.88 cm |
| 6' 1" | 73 in | 185.42 cm |
| 6' 2" | 74 in | 187.96 cm |
| 6' 3" | 75 in | 190.5 cm |
| 6' 4" | 76 in | 193.04 cm |
| 6' 5" | 77 in | 195.58 cm |
| 6' 6" | 78 in | 198.12 cm |
| 6' 7" | 79 in | 200.66 cm |
| 6' 8" | 80 in | 203.2 cm |
| 6' 9" | 81 in | 205.74 cm |
| 6' 10" | 82 in | 208.28 cm |
| 6' 11" | 83 in | 210.82 cm |
| 7' 0" | 84 in | 213.36 cm |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers for the practical edge cases people hit while converting height.
What does this height converter do?
This page converts one height entry into feet and inches, total inches, and centimeters. It answers common height converter tasks without changing the meaning of the measurement.
Can I enter decimal inches or centimeters?
Yes. The Inches and Centimeters tabs accept decimal values. In the Feet and Inches tab, feet are treated as whole feet while inches can include decimals.
How does the converter handle 5 ft 15 in?
The tool normalizes the total height. That means 5 ft 15 in becomes 75.00 in, which is the same as 6 ft 3 in.
Does this cover feet convert to cm height lookups?
Yes. The converter handles feet convert to cm height, inches to centimeters, and the reverse conversion from metric to imperial in one place.