Height Calculator
Convert height
Feet + inches
Uses the exact international inch: 1 in = 2.54 cm.
Convert human height between centimeters and feet plus inches without calculating the remainder yourself.
Sourced factorsFormula
total inches = centimeters ÷ 2.54; feet = floor(total inches ÷ 12); inches = the remainder
Calculations use the central unit catalog and preserve precision until the result is formatted.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is 180 cm in feet and inches?
180 centimeters is approximately 5 feet 10.87 inches, commonly rounded to 5 feet 11 inches.
How is height converted to feet and inches?
Divide centimeters by 2.54 to get total inches. Divide by 12 for whole feet and keep the remaining inches. 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters exactly.
Can I convert feet and inches back to centimeters?
Yes. Enter whole feet and an inch remainder below 12, then swap direction. The calculator preserves the exact value in the shareable URL.
Accuracy & transparency
Sources & methodology
Calculations keep full numeric precision until display formatting. These references describe the definitions, variants or factors used; links do not imply affiliation.
SI definitions and published coefficients for selected non-SI units.
Reference factors and named variants for commonly used units, including US liquid cooking measures and British stone.
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