Feet to CM Converter
Convert feet and optional inches to centimeters with the exact international conversion factor.
Common examples
| Height | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 5 feet | 152.4 cm |
| 5 feet 8 inches | 172.72 cm |
| 6 feet | 182.88 cm |
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Feet to CM Converter: what this tool solves
The Feet to CM Converter converts feet, and optional remaining inches, into centimeters. It is especially useful for height records, forms, sports profiles, travel documents, and international measurement comparisons where centimeters are expected.
Who this tool is for
- People converting personal height from feet and inches into centimeters.
- Users filling out international forms, sports profiles, health records, or travel documents.
- Anyone who needs to avoid confusing feet-and-inches notation with decimal feet.
What users usually need to do
- Enter feet and optional remaining inches, then get centimeters.
- Understand the total-inches step behind the height calculation.
- Open nearby height pages or the height chart when comparing several heights.
How it works
- Enter the number of feet and, if needed, the remaining inches.
- The tool converts feet to total inches, adds any extra inches, then multiplies by 2.54.
- The result is shown in centimeters with a clear calculation path.
Formula / calculation method
One foot contains exactly 12 inches, and one inch equals exactly 2.54 centimeters. Converting to total inches first avoids confusion.
Examples
Example: 5 feet
Input: 5 feet
Result: 152.4 cm
A feet-only conversion.
Example: 5 feet 8 inches
Input: 5 feet 8 inches
Result: 172.72 cm
Common height example.
Example: 6 feet
Input: 6 feet
Result: 182.88 cm
Exact 72-inch conversion.
Common feet and inches to cm results
| Input | Result | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 4 feet 10 inches | 147.32 cm | Common reference value |
| 5 feet 5 inches | 165.1 cm | Common reference value |
| 5 feet 8 inches | 172.72 cm | Common reference value |
| 6 feet | 182.88 cm | Common reference value |
| 6 feet 2 inches | 187.96 cm | Common reference value |
Use cases
- Personal height conversion for metric forms.
- Sports profiles, fitness records, and international bios.
- School, travel, and identification documents that request centimeters.
Tips and best practices
- Do not enter 5.8 feet when you mean 5 feet 8 inches; those are different values.
- Keep feet and remaining inches in separate fields.
- Use total inches when checking the calculation manually.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in one foot?
One foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters.
How do I convert feet and inches to cm?
Multiply feet by 12, add the remaining inches, then multiply total inches by 2.54.
What is 5 feet 8 inches in cm?
5 feet 8 inches equals exactly 172.72 cm.
Is 6 feet exactly 182.88 cm?
Yes. 6 feet is 72 inches, and 72 × 2.54 = 182.88 cm.
Should I type height as decimal feet?
Only use decimal feet if the source value is truly decimal feet. For normal height notation, use separate feet and inches.