Feet & Inches to Cm Converter

Convert feet and inches to centimeters and back — height conversions like 5'9" to cm, instantly.

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Feet & Inches ↔ Centimeters

Definitions: 1 foot = 30.48 cm, 1 inch = 2.54 cm, and 1 foot = 12 inches. Heights written like 5'9" mean 5 feet 9 inches: (5 × 30.48) + (9 × 2.54) = 175.3 cm. Enter feet + inches on one side or centimeters on the other — both convert live, with meters shown too.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is 5'9" in cm?

5 feet 9 inches = 175.3 cm. Other common heights: 5'5" = 165.1 cm, 5'11" = 180.3 cm, 6'0" = 182.9 cm, 6'2" = 188 cm.

How do I convert 170 cm to feet and inches?

Divide by 2.54 to get 66.9 inches, then split by 12: 5 feet 6.9 inches — conventionally written 5'7".

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