Feet and Inches to cm Converter

Convert feet and inches to centimeters instantly. Enter a value in ft and in to get the exact result using cm = ((ft × 12) + in) × 2.54. This calculator also includes a quick chart for common height conversions.

Formula: cm = ((ft × 12) + in) × 2.54

How to Convert Feet and Inches to Centimeters Step by Step

1
Start with the length in feet and inches.
Example: 5 ft 7 in
2
Convert the feet value to total inches.
(5 × 12) + 7 = 67 inches
3
Multiply total inches by 2.54.
67 × 2.54 = 170.18
4
The result is the centimeters value.
Answer: 170.18 cm
Note: Use cm = ((ft × 12) + in) × 2.54. Since 1 foot = 12 inches and 1 inch = 2.54 cm, the conversion is exact.

Feet and Inches to cm Conversion Chart

Use this feet and inches to cm conversion chart for common height and length values. To convert manually, first turn feet and inches into total inches, then multiply by 2.54.

Feet and Inches Centimeters (cm) Quick Answer
4 ft 8 in 142.24 cm About 142.2 cm
4 ft 10 in 147.32 cm About 147.3 cm
4 ft 11 in 149.86 cm About 149.9 cm
5 ft 0 in 152.40 cm About 152.4 cm
5 ft 1 in 154.94 cm About 154.9 cm
5 ft 2 in 157.48 cm About 157.5 cm
5 ft 3 in 160.02 cm About 160 cm
5 ft 4 in 162.56 cm About 162.6 cm
5 ft 5 in 165.10 cm About 165.1 cm
5 ft 6 in 167.64 cm About 167.6 cm
5 ft 7 in 170.18 cm About 170.2 cm
5 ft 8 in 172.72 cm About 172.7 cm
5 ft 9 in 175.26 cm About 175.3 cm
5 ft 10 in 177.80 cm About 177.8 cm
5 ft 11 in 180.34 cm About 180.3 cm
6 ft 0 in 182.88 cm About 182.9 cm
6 ft 1 in 185.42 cm About 185.4 cm
6 ft 2 in 187.96 cm About 188 cm
6 ft 3 in 190.50 cm About 190.5 cm
6 ft 4 in 193.04 cm About 193 cm

Feet and Inches to Centimeters Formula

cm = ((ft × 12) + in) × 2.54 Centimeters = ((Feet × 12) + Inches) × 2.54

To convert feet and inches to centimeters, first convert the feet into inches, add the remaining inches, and then multiply the total by 2.54.

Worked Examples

5 ft to cm
(5 × 12) × 2.54 = 152.4 cm
Exactly 5 feet
5 ft 7 in to cm
67 × 2.54 = 170.18 cm
Common height
5 ft 10 in to cm
70 × 2.54 = 177.8 cm
Common query
6 ft to cm
72 × 2.54 = 182.88 cm
Exactly 6 feet

Quick Rule

Multiply feet by 12, add the inches, then multiply the total by 2.54.

Reverse Formula

total inches = cm ÷ 2.54 Then divide total inches into feet and remaining inches

Use our Centimeters to Feet and Inches Converter → for the reverse operation.

Common Uses for Feet and Inches to cm Conversion

Converting feet and inches to centimeters is especially useful when you need to switch between US customary measurements and the metric system.

📏 Checking Height

Many people know their height in feet and inches, while forms and international references often ask for centimeters.

👗 Clothing and Tailoring

Size charts and tailor measurements are often listed in centimeters, especially on international websites.

🏥 Medical Records

Height may be measured in feet and inches locally, but many medical records and health forms use centimeters.

🛏️ Furniture and Room Planning

Bed frames, cabinets, and room dimensions may need conversion when comparing products from different countries.

🎓 Schoolwork

Unit conversion between feet, inches, and centimeters is common in math and science exercises.

🌍 Travel and International Forms

Visa, sports, or profile forms may request height in centimeters rather than feet and inches.

Most Searched Feet and Inches to cm Conversions

Some of the most searched values are 5 feet in cm, 5 feet 7 inches in cm, 5 feet 10 inches in cm, and 6 feet in cm.

5 ft in cm
152.4 cm
5 ft 7 in in cm
170.18 cm
5 ft 10 in in cm
177.8 cm
6 ft in cm
182.88 cm

Frequently Asked Questions

Convert the feet value to inches, add the remaining inches, then multiply the total by 2.54.
5 feet equals 152.4 cm.
5 feet 7 inches equals 170.18 cm.
6 feet equals 182.88 cm.
5 feet 10 inches equals 177.8 cm.
1 foot equals exactly 30.48 centimeters.
1 inch equals exactly 2.54 centimeters.