Decimal feet are not feet and inches
5.90 feet does not mean 5 feet 9 inches. Multiply the decimal remainder by 12: 0.90 foot is 10.8 inches.
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CM to Feet Converter
Convert centimeters or centimetres to feet and inches instantly. See decimal feet, feet + inches, formula and common height conversions.
How to convert cm to ft
This conversion is commonly used for height, furniture dimensions and plans shared between metric and US customary measurement systems.
Formula: ft = cm × 0.032808
Reverse formula: cm = ft × 30.48
Worked example
180 cm = 5.9055 ft
- = 5 ft 10.87 in
- = 70.8661 in
- = 1.8 m
Avoid these errors
Common mistakes
Do not round before finding the inches
Keep the full decimal-feet result, separate the whole feet, then convert the remaining fraction to inches before rounding.
Useful for: Metric lengths and human heights expressed in feet.
Common cm to ft conversions
| centimetres | feet |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.0328 ft |
| 5 cm | 0.164 ft |
| 10 cm | 0.3281 ft |
| 25 cm | 0.8202 ft |
| 50 cm | 1.6404 ft |
| 100 cm | 3.2808 ft |
| 150 cm | 4.9213 ft |
| 160 cm | 5.2493 ft |
| 170 cm | 5.5774 ft |
| 180 cm | 5.9055 ft |
| 190 cm | 6.2336 ft |
| 200 cm | 6.5617 ft |
Centimetres to feet and inches for height
Use this reference for common human heights. Feet and inches are shown to one decimal inch; decimal feet are shown to four decimal places.
| Centimetres | Feet and inches | Decimal feet | Total inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160 cm | 5 ft 3 in | 5.2493 ft | 62.99 in |
| 165 cm | 5 ft 5 in | 5.4134 ft | 64.96 in |
| 170 cm | 5 ft 6.9 in | 5.5774 ft | 66.93 in |
| 175 cm | 5 ft 8.9 in | 5.7415 ft | 68.9 in |
| 180 cm | 5 ft 10.9 in | 5.9055 ft | 70.87 in |
| 185 cm | 6 ft 0.8 in | 6.0696 ft | 72.83 in |
| 190 cm | 6 ft 2.8 in | 6.2336 ft | 74.8 in |
About the units
A centimetre is a metric unit represented by cm. A foot is an imperial unit represented by ft. Calculations use the same authoritative registry as the full length converter, retaining full precision until display.
Sources and definitions
NIST — SI units and conversion guidance
Conversion constants come from the shared EzyCalculator unit registry. See how calculations are reviewed and tested.