CM to Feet & Inches Calculator
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Convert height in centimeters to feet and inches — common for international size charts.
Rates last reviewed: July 2026
Height
Height
5′ 8.9″
68.9 total inches
- Feet
- 5
- Inches (remainder)
- 8.9″
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Centimeters to feet and inches
To convert centimeters to imperial height, divide by 2.54 to get total inches, then split into feet (12 inches each) and remaining inches. One foot equals 30.48 cm exactly.
Height labels mix formats worldwide — medical records may use cm while US forms ask for feet and inches. Rounding the inch remainder to one decimal is typical for display; tape measures may differ slightly.
Example: 175 cm → 68.9 total inches → 5 feet 8.9 inches (often written 5′8.9″). 180 cm is about 5′11″. For shoe and clothing charts, also check brand-specific cm ranges.
Common questions
Why is the inch value decimal?
Exact conversion rarely lands on whole inches. One decimal place (e.g., 5′8.9″) is standard for height display.
Is this the same as 175 cm = 1.75 m?
Yes — 175 cm equals 1.75 meters. This tool expresses the same length as feet and inches for US-style height fields.
Does this round feet up or down?
Feet use the whole number of 12-inch groups; leftover inches are rounded to one decimal for readability.