CM Height Conversion Calculator
Convert height between centimeters and feet/inches with precision
Height Conversion
Standard metric height measurement
Imperial height measurement (US/UK)
Height Conversion Results
Height Category
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Conversion Formulas:
• cm to feet: cm ÷ 30.48 = feet
• cm to inches: cm ÷ 2.54 = inches
• feet to cm: feet × 30.48 = cm
• inches to cm: inches × 2.54 = cm
Common Height References
Quick Reference
Height Categories
Height Tips
Measure height in the morning for most accurate results
Stand straight against a wall without shoes
1 inch = 2.54 cm (exact conversion)
Height varies throughout the day due to gravity
Understanding Height Conversion
Metric vs Imperial
Height measurement varies globally. Most countries use the metric system (centimeters), while the US and UK commonly use feet and inches. Understanding both systems helps in international contexts.
Key Conversions
- •1 inch = 2.54 centimeters (exact)
- •1 foot = 12 inches = 30.48 centimeters
- •1 meter = 100 centimeters
Step-by-Step Examples
Converting between height units becomes easy once you understand the basic relationships.
5 feet 8 inches to cm:
5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm
8 × 2.54 = 20.32 cm
Total: 172.72 cm
175 cm to feet and inches:
175 ÷ 2.54 = 68.9 inches
68.9 ÷ 12 = 5.74 feet
= 5 feet 8.9 inches
Global Height Averages
Average Heights by Gender
United States
Women: 162 cm (5'4")
Men: 175 cm (5'9")
Netherlands (Tallest)
Women: 170 cm (5'7")
Men: 184 cm (6'0")
Professional Heights
Sports Averages
Basketball: 200 cm (6'7")
Gymnastics: 157 cm (5'2")
Swimming: 183 cm (6'0")
Fashion Industry
Female Models: 175+ cm (5'9"+)
Male Models: 185+ cm (6'1"+)