Cm to Feet and Inches Converter
*Input the length in centimeters to convert it to feet and inches.
Centimeter
Centimeter (cm) is a fundamental unit of length in the metric system (SI),
One centimeter is equal to 1/100 of a meter (m).
One centimeter is equal to 10 millimeters (mm).
One centimeter is equal to 1/2.54 of an inch (in).
Inch
Inch (in or ″) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems.
One inch is equal to 1/12 of a foot (ft).
One inch is equal to 1/36 of a yard (yd).
One inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters (cm).
Foot
Foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems.
One foot is equal to 12 inches (in).
One foot is equal to 1/3 of a yard (yd).
One foot is equal to 30.48 centimeters (cm).
One foot is equal to 0.3048 meter (m).
How to convert Centimeters to Feet+Inches
To convert centimeters to feet and inches, start by dividing the total centimeters by 30.48. The whole number from this calculation represents the feet. Next, take the decimal portion and multiply it by 12 to find the remaining inches. This method ensures an accurate conversion between centimeters and the feet-inch system commonly used in the U.S. and other regions.
Summary:
Divide centimeters by 30.48 to get feet.
The whole number is feet and the decimal part represents extra inches.
Multiply the decimal by 12 to convert it into inches.
For example, let’s convert 170 cm to feet and inches:
Convert to feet:
170 ÷ 30.48 = 5.577 feet
The whole number 5 represents the feet.Convert the remaining decimal to inches:
0.577 × 12 = 6.92 inches
Rounding to the nearest whole number, we get 7 inches.
So, 170 cm is approximately 5 feet 7 inches.
Another example:
Convert 65 cm to feet and inches:
Convert to feet:
65 ÷ 30.48 = 2.13 feet
The whole number 2 represents the feet.Convert the remaining decimal to inches:
0.13 × 12 = 1.56 inches
Rounding to the nearest whole number, we get 2 inches.
So, 65 cm is approximately 2 feet 2 inches.
Alternatively, you can use our cm to feet and inches Converter. Simply enter the number of centimeters, and it will automatically convert the value to feet and inches for you.
Height Conversion Chart (cm to feet + inches)
Following chart is a height conversion table that converts centimeters (from 150cm to 230cm) into three different units: feet and inches, feet, and inches. It allows you to easily compare height in all three units. The first column displays the height in centimeters, the second column shows the conversion in feet and inches, while the third and fourth columns provide the measurements in feet and inches separately. This table makes it convenient for anyone to quickly understand and convert height across different units of measurement.
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