CM to Feet Inches Converter
Convert centimeters to feet and inches with mixed unit precision
Length Conversion
Metric unit: 1/100th of a meter
Imperial units: 1 foot = 12 inches
Conversion Results
Conversion Steps:
1. 170 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.58 ft
2. Whole number: 5 feet
3. Decimal part: 0.58 × 12 = 6.93 inches
Common Measurements
Quick Reference
Conversion Formula
CM to Feet & Inches:
1. cm ÷ 30.48 = decimal feet
2. Whole part = feet
3. Decimal × 12 = inches
Feet & Inches to CM:
1. (feet + inches ÷ 12) × 30.48 = cm
Mixed Units
Mixed measurements use multiple units for precision
Common in height measurements (5'8")
Use ' for feet and " for inches
More precise than decimal feet alone
Understanding Mixed Unit Conversion
Why Use Mixed Units?
Mixed measurements using feet and inches provide more intuitive and precise descriptions than decimal feet alone. This is especially useful for height, construction, and everyday measurements.
Conversion Process
- •Divide cm by 30.48 to get decimal feet
- •Separate whole number (feet) and decimal
- •Multiply decimal part by 12 for inches
Step-by-Step Example
Converting 178 cm to feet and inches:
Step 1: Convert to decimal feet
178 ÷ 30.48 = 5.84 feet
Step 2: Separate whole and decimal
Whole: 5 feet, Decimal: 0.84
Step 3: Convert decimal to inches
0.84 × 12 = 10.08 inches
Result: 5' 10.08"
Practical Examples
Height Conversions
Average Woman Height
162 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.31 ft
5 ft + (0.31 × 12) = 5' 3.7"
Average Man Height
175 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.74 ft
5 ft + (0.74 × 12) = 5' 8.9"
Construction Measurements
Standard Door
203 cm ÷ 30.48 = 6.66 ft
6 ft + (0.66 × 12) = 6' 8"
Standard residential door height
Ceiling Height
244 cm ÷ 30.48 = 8.00 ft
Exactly 8' 0"
Standard ceiling height