Feet to CM Conversion: Height Charts & Calculator

Feet to CM Conversion: Complete Height Charts and Guide

Height conversion between feet/inches and centimetres is something millions of people need regularly — for medical forms, BMI calculations, international travel, or simply understanding height references from other countries. This guide provides the formulas, comprehensive conversion tables, and practical examples to convert any height quickly and accurately.

The Conversion Formulas

The exact relationships are:

1 foot = 30.48 cm

1 inch = 2.54 cm

To convert a height given in feet and inches to centimetres:

Height (cm) = (feet × 30.48) + (inches × 2.54)

To convert centimetres back to feet and inches:

Worked Examples

5'3" to cm:

(5 × 30.48) + (3 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 7.62 = **160.02 cm**

5'9" to cm:

(5 × 30.48) + (9 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 22.86 = **175.26 cm**

170 cm to feet and inches:

170 ÷ 30.48 = 5 feet with 17.6 cm remaining

Complete Height Conversion Table: 4'0" to 7'0"

4'0" – 4'11"

| Feet & Inches | Centimetres | Feet & Inches | Centimetres |

|---------------|-------------|---------------|-------------|

| 4'0" | 121.9 cm | 4'6" | 137.2 cm |

| 4'1" | 124.5 cm | 4'7" | 139.7 cm |

| 4'2" | 127.0 cm | 4'8" | 142.2 cm |

| 4'3" | 129.5 cm | 4'9" | 144.8 cm |

| 4'4" | 132.1 cm | 4'10" | 147.3 cm |

| 4'5" | 134.6 cm | 4'11" | 149.9 cm |

5'0" – 5'11"

| Feet & Inches | Centimetres | Feet & Inches | Centimetres |

|---------------|-------------|---------------|-------------|

| 5'0" | 152.4 cm | 5'6" | 167.6 cm |

| 5'1" | 154.9 cm | 5'7" | 170.2 cm |

| 5'2" | 157.5 cm | 5'8" | 172.7 cm |

| 5'3" | 160.0 cm | 5'9" | 175.3 cm |

| 5'4" | 162.6 cm | 5'10" | 177.8 cm |

| 5'5" | 165.1 cm | 5'11" | 180.3 cm |

6'0" – 6'11"

| Feet & Inches | Centimetres | Feet & Inches | Centimetres |

|---------------|-------------|---------------|-------------|

| 6'0" | 182.9 cm | 6'6" | 198.1 cm |

| 6'1" | 185.4 cm | 6'7" | 200.7 cm |

| 6'2" | 188.0 cm | 6'8" | 203.2 cm |

| 6'3" | 190.5 cm | 6'9" | 205.7 cm |

| 6'4" | 193.0 cm | 6'10" | 208.3 cm |

| 6'5" | 195.6 cm | 6'11" | 210.8 cm |

7'0"

| Feet & Inches | Centimetres |

|---------------|-------------|

| 7'0" | 213.4 cm |

Common Heights People Search For

Here are the most frequently converted heights:

| Search Query | Conversion |

|-------------|------------|

| 5'3" in cm | 160.0 cm |

| 5'4" in cm | 162.6 cm |

| 5'5" in cm | 165.1 cm |

| 5'7" in cm | 170.2 cm |

| 5'8" in cm | 172.7 cm |

| 5'9" in cm | 175.3 cm |

| 5'10" in cm | 177.8 cm |

| 5'11" in cm | 180.3 cm |

| 6'0" in cm | 182.9 cm |

| 6'1" in cm | 185.4 cm |

| 6'2" in cm | 188.0 cm |

Why Height Conversion Matters

Medical Forms and BMI Calculation

BMI requires height in metres (or centimetres). If you know your height only in feet and inches, you must convert before using the metric BMI formula. Our [BMI calculator](/) handles this automatically by accepting both imperial and metric inputs.

International Travel and Documents

Passports, visas, and medical records in most countries use centimetres. If your driving licence lists 5'10", a foreign hospital needs to know that is 178 cm.

Online Shopping

International clothing and shoe sizes often reference height in centimetres. Knowing your exact height in cm helps when ordering from European or Asian retailers.

Sports and Athletics

International athletics records and requirements are stated in metric units. A basketball recruit listed at 6'4" needs to know they are 193 cm when dealing with European or international scouts.

Average Heights by Country

Height varies significantly by geography, genetics, and nutrition. Here are average adult heights for selected countries:

| Country | Men (cm) | Men (ft/in) | Women (cm) | Women (ft/in) |

|---------|----------|-------------|------------|----------------|

| Netherlands | 182.5 | 5'11.9" | 168.7 | 5'6.4" |

| Germany | 180.3 | 5'11.0" | 166.2 | 5'5.4" |

| Australia | 179.2 | 5'10.6" | 165.9 | 5'5.3" |

| United Kingdom | 178.2 | 5'10.2" | 164.4 | 5'4.7" |

| United States | 177.1 | 5'9.7" | 163.5 | 5'4.4" |

| Japan | 172.1 | 5'7.7" | 158.5 | 5'2.4" |

| India | 166.5 | 5'5.5" | 153.7 | 5'0.5" |

How to Measure Height Accurately at Home

An accurate height measurement is essential for a reliable BMI calculation. Follow these steps:

What You Need

Step-by-Step Method

Tips for Accuracy

Height and BMI: The Connection

BMI is calculated as mass divided by height squared. This means even a small error in height has a significant impact on your BMI result:

| Actual Height | Measured Height | BMI at 80 kg (actual) | BMI at 80 kg (measured) | Error |

|---------------|-----------------|----------------------|------------------------|-------|

| 175 cm | 173 cm | 26.1 | 26.7 | +0.6 |

| 175 cm | 177 cm | 26.1 | 25.5 | −0.6 |

A 2 cm error in height changes BMI by more than half a point — enough to shift you between categories. Always measure carefully, especially if you are near a category boundary.

Quick Reference Card

Save these key facts for easy reference:

Use our [BMI calculator](/) with automatic height conversion, explore the [height-weight chart](/articles/height-weight-chart) to see healthy weight ranges at your height, and check [ideal weight by height and gender](/articles/ideal-weight-by-height-and-gender) for personalised targets.