Common height
Input: 170 cm
Output: 5 ft 6.93 in
170 ÷ 30.48 = 5.5774 ft → 5 ft + 0.5774 × 12 = 6.93 in.
cm to feet and inches converter
Enter a height in centimeters to get feet and inches — the usual way height is expressed in the US and UK.
Feet & inches:
Formula and algorithm
- total feet = centimeters ÷ 30.48
- feet = whole part; inches = decimal part × 12
- Constant used: 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters (exact).
Worked examples
Taller height
Input: 180 cm
Output: 5 ft 10.87 in
180 ÷ 30.48 = 5.9055 ft → 5 ft 10.87 in.
Shorter height
Input: 152 cm
Output: 4 ft 11.84 in
152 ÷ 30.48 = 4.9869 ft → 4 ft 11.84 in.
FAQ
What is 170 cm in feet?
170 cm is about 5 feet 6.93 inches (5.5774 feet).
How is the inches part calculated?
Take the decimal part of the total feet and multiply by 12. For 5.5774 ft, 0.5774 × 12 = 6.93 inches.
Why feet and inches instead of decimal feet?
Height is normally spoken as feet and inches, so the tool shows that format directly.
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Updated: June 7, 2026