Height Converter
Convert height between centimetres and feet/inches instantly. Useful for medical records, fitness tracking, and international travel.
Centimetres → Feet & Inches
Feet & Inches → Centimetres
Height Conversion Reference Chart
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Height Conversion in a Health Context
Why height matters in health
Height is used to calculate BMI, ideal body weight, body fat percentage, and medication dosages. Most countries use centimetres (cm) in medical records, while the US and UK commonly use feet and inches for personal use.
Common height conversions
- 5ft 0in = 152.4 cm
- 5ft 4in = 162.6 cm (average woman, US)
- 5ft 7in = 170.2 cm
- 5ft 10in = 177.8 cm (average man, US)
- 6ft 0in = 182.9 cm
- 6ft 3in = 190.5 cm
Frequently Asked Questions
Divide centimetres by 30.48 to get total feet (decimal). Take the whole number as feet. Multiply the decimal remainder by 12 to get inches. For example: 175 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.741 ft → 5 ft and 0.741 × 12 = 5 ft 8.9 in.
5 feet 10 inches = (5 × 30.48) + (10 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 25.4 = 177.8 cm. This is approximately the average male height in the United States.
Average male heights range from about 159 cm (5ft 3in) in some Southeast Asian countries to 183 cm (6ft 0in) in the Netherlands. For women, the range is roughly 150–171 cm. The global average male height is approximately 171 cm (5ft 7in) and female average is 159 cm (5ft 3in).
