Feet to CM Converter
Convert feet and inches to centimeters (cm) instantly. Free online height converter with conversion table and formula.
Why Convert Height from Feet to Centimeters?
The centimeter (cm) is the standard unit for measuring height in most countries worldwide and in medical/scientific contexts. If you're filling out international forms, communicating with people from metric-using countries, or working with health and fitness data, you'll need to convert feet and inches to centimeters.
This conversion is essential for medical records, sports statistics, international travel documents, and scientific research.
What is a Foot?
The foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems. It is primarily used in the United States for measuring human height and other everyday measurements.
- One foot equals 12 inches
- One foot equals 30.48 centimeters
- One foot equals 0.3048 meters
- The symbol for foot is ft or the prime symbol (′)
What is a Centimeter?
The centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is the most commonly used unit for measuring human height worldwide.
- One centimeter equals 0.01 meters
- One centimeter equals 0.3937 inches
- 100 centimeters = 1 meter
- Standard unit for height measurement in medical contexts globally
Feet to Centimeters Conversion Formula
To convert feet and inches to centimeters, use the following formula:
Or convert everything to inches first:
Conversion Table: Feet and Inches to Centimeters
Here is a quick reference table for common height conversions:
| Feet and Inches | Centimeters (cm) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 4'10" | 147.3 cm | 1.47 m |
| 4'11" | 149.9 cm | 1.50 m |
| 5'0" | 152.4 cm | 1.52 m |
| 5'1" | 154.9 cm | 1.55 m |
| 5'2" | 157.5 cm | 1.57 m |
| 5'3" | 160.0 cm | 1.60 m |
| 5'4" | 162.6 cm | 1.63 m |
| 5'5" | 165.1 cm | 1.65 m |
| 5'6" | 167.6 cm | 1.68 m |
| 5'7" | 170.2 cm | 1.70 m |
| 5'8" | 172.7 cm | 1.73 m |
| 5'9" | 175.3 cm | 1.75 m |
| 5'10" | 177.8 cm | 1.78 m |
| 5'11" | 180.3 cm | 1.80 m |
| 6'0" | 182.9 cm | 1.83 m |
| 6'1" | 185.4 cm | 1.85 m |
| 6'2" | 188.0 cm | 1.88 m |
| 6'3" | 190.5 cm | 1.91 m |
| 6'4" | 193.0 cm | 1.93 m |
| 6'5" | 195.6 cm | 1.96 m |
| 6'6" | 198.1 cm | 1.98 m |
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About Feet to CM Converter
Our free Feet to CM converter tool makes it easy to convert height measurements from feet and inches to centimeters. Whether you're filling out international forms, working with metric measurements, or communicating with people who use the metric system, this tool provides instant and accurate conversions.
How to Use This Tool
- Enter the height in feet
- Enter additional inches (optional)
- The conversion to centimeters will appear automatically
Common Uses
- Documents: Filling out international forms requiring metric height
- Health: Converting for international medical records
- Sports: Understanding heights in metric countries
- Travel: International identification documents
Quick Reference
- 5'0" = 152.4 cm
- 5'5" = 165.1 cm
- 5'10" = 177.8 cm
- 6'0" = 182.9 cm
- 6'5" = 195.6 cm