How do I convert centimeters to feet and inches?
Divide centimeters by 2.54 to get total inches. Divide by 12 for whole feet; the remainder is inches.
Height Converter: Centimeters to Feet and Inches
Convert a height between centimeters and normalized feet plus inches.
Formula and conventions
1 in = 25.4 mm exactly; 1 ft = 12 in exactly. cm = (12 × ft + in) × 2.54.
Worked example
175.26 cm ÷ 2.54 = 69 in = 5 ft 9 in.
Frequently asked questions
Can inches be greater than 12 when entered with feet?
Yes. The result is normalized into whole feet and a remaining inch value.
How precise is the conversion?
The inch is defined as exactly 25.4 mm; the displayed decimal is rounded for readability.
Official sources
- NIST Guide to the SI, Appendix B.8: Factors for Units Listed Alphabetically
- NIST Handbook 44-2026, Appendix C: General Tables of Units of Measurement
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