How it’s calculated
The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm and a foot is 12 inches (30.48 cm). Convert feet to inches, add the inches, then multiply by 2.54.
Example: 5 ft 10 in = (5 × 12 + 10) × 2.54 = 70 × 2.54 = 177.8 cm (1.778 m). Going back, 180 cm ÷ 2.54 = 70.87 in = 5 ft 10.9 in.
| Feet + inches | cm |
|---|---|
| 5 ft 0 in | 152.4 |
| 5 ft 6 in | 167.64 |
| 6 ft 0 in | 182.88 |
Frequently asked questions
How tall is 5 ft 10 in in cm?
177.8 cm. 5 ft 10 in is 70 inches, and 70 × 2.54 = 177.8.
How tall is 180 cm in feet and inches?
About 5 ft 10.9 in. 180 ÷ 2.54 = 70.87 inches; 70.87 − 60 = 10.87 inches over 5 feet.
How many cm is 6 feet?
Exactly 182.88 cm, since one foot is exactly 30.48 cm.
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Sources
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C: General Tables of Units of Measurement — U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology
- SI Units – Length — U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology
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