How the height converter works
The converter changes your entered value into a standard metre-based measurement, then converts that measurement into your selected output unit. Results are rounded for readability, so a displayed value may not show every decimal place.
Conversion formulas
1 inch = 2.54 centimetres · 1 foot = 12 inches · 1 metre = 100 centimetres
To convert centimetres to inches, divide the centimetre value by 2.54. To convert centimetres to feet, divide by 30.48. To convert metres to centimetres, multiply by 100.
Decimal feet versus feet and inches
A result such as 5.75 feet is a decimal-foot measurement. It is not the same display as 5 feet 9 inches, although the values are equivalent. For a familiar height format, convert to inches and divide by 12: the whole-number portion is feet and the remainder is inches.
Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in a foot?
One international foot equals exactly 12 inches.
How many centimetres are in an inch?
One international inch equals exactly 2.54 centimetres.
How do I convert centimetres to feet and inches?
First divide centimetres by 2.54 to get inches. Divide the total inches by 12 to find whole feet; the remainder is the additional inches.
Are the results suitable for medical decisions?
This is a general unit converter, not a health assessment. For clinical measurements or medical decisions, follow the instructions of a qualified healthcare professional.
Use measurements thoughtfully
Check the unit shown on the original measurement before converting it. If a height is being recorded for a medical, school, sports or official form, follow that form’s required unit and rounding instructions.
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