Convert centimeters to feet in one step. Type a value, see the answer and a few related units, and use the chart below for common values. Free, private, and runs entirely in your browser.
Divide the number of centimeters by 30.48 to get feet. The units are defined in terms of each other, so the conversion is exact. The calculator uses the full-precision factor, while the factor printed here is rounded.
| Centimeters (cm) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 100 | 3.2808 |
| 120 | 3.937 |
| 140 | 4.5932 |
| 150 | 4.9213 |
| 160 | 5.2493 |
| 165 | 5.4134 |
| 170 | 5.5774 |
| 175 | 5.7415 |
| 180 | 5.9055 |
| 185 | 6.0696 |
| 190 | 6.2336 |
| 200 | 6.5617 |
How many feet is 175 cm? About 5.74 ft, or 5 ft 8.9 in.
How do I convert cm to feet and inches by hand? Divide cm by 2.54 to get inches, then divide by 12 for the feet and keep the remainder as inches.
Convert 175 centimeters to feet: 175 ÷ 30.48 = 5.7415 ft.
Is the centimeters to feet factor exact? Yes. The units are defined in terms of each other, so the factor has no uncertainty.
Can I convert feet back to centimeters? Yes. Use the converter in the opposite direction, which is linked below.
Height is quoted in centimeters in most of the world, while the United States, and often the United Kingdom, still use feet and inches. The two systems were linked by the 1959 agreement that set the foot at exactly 30.48 centimeters, so a conversion from centimeters to feet is exact apart from your own rounding.
Use this converter for height on forms, sports rosters, clothing and furniture. A height of 175 cm is 5 ft 8.9 in, about 5 ft 9 in, and 180 cm is 5 ft 10.9 in. The feet and inches line is what most people in the US expect to see.
What is a quick estimate for centimeters to feet? Multiply or divide by the rounded factor, 1 ÷ 30.48, then use the calculator for the exact value.
Does the converter work on a phone? Yes. It runs in your browser and updates when you press Calculate.