Feet and Inches to Centimeters
American height comes as two numbers — 5 feet 7 inches — and translating that to centimeters normally means two conversions plus an addition. Enter the feet and inches separately and get the exact centimeter value in one step; enter centimeters to get the feet-and-inches split back.
One foot is exactly 30.48 cm and one inch 2.54 cm, so 5'7″ becomes 170.18 cm. Medical forms, dating profiles and driver's licences finally speak the same language.
How to use
- Enter feet and inches separately — 5 and 7, not 5.7.
- The centimeter answer updates instantly (or type cm to get the split back).
- Round down or up depending on whether you are filling a form or flattering a profile.
Frequently asked questions
How many cm is 5 feet 7 inches?
5 ft 7 in = 67 inches total = 170.18 cm. Multiply feet by 30.48, inches by 2.54, and add — or let the converter do both steps.
How many cm is 6 feet?
Exactly 182.88 cm. Six feet is the classic 'tall' threshold in the US — in most of Europe that is a comfortably above-average 1 m 83.
Why do Americans use feet and inches for height?
Tradition: the imperial system survived metrication in the US, and height stuck as its stronghold — two units for one measurement, the same way the UK weighs people in stones and pounds.
Is 170 cm 5 feet 7?
Almost — 170 cm is 5 feet 6.93 inches, which rounds to 5'7″. The reverse converter shows the exact split so forms match precisely.