đ§ cm Height Conversion
Turn a height measured in centimeters into feet/inches and meters.
Commonly used by medical staff, athletes, and anyone comparing metric heights to imperial charts.
5 ft 10.08 in
How to Use This Calculator
Enter height in cm
Type the personâs height in centimeters, as listed on medical or sports records.
Read feet and inches
The converter breaks the measurement into feet and the remaining inches (two-decimal precision).
Use supporting values
Decimal feet and meters remain available for design software and scientific contexts.
Formula
Inches = cm Ă· 2.54
Feet = âInches Ă· 12â, Inches Remainder = Inches â Feet Ă 12
Meters = cm Ă· 100
Use the formula breakdown to confirm the calculation logic or perform the conversion manually if needed.
Full Description
Height charts in the US and UK use feet and inches, but many countries record heights in centimeters. This tool bridges the gap, producing both feet-and-inch breakdowns and decimal feet for CAD entry or analytics.
The converter keeps precision by using exact SI relationships (1 in = 2.54 cm). Foot values include decimals to support engineering calculations or unit-aware spreadsheets.
For quick comparisons, the meters output helps you cross-check with athletic performance standards or BMI calculators that expect meters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why show decimal feet?
Some design and modeling software uses feet as decimals instead of feet + inches. This value pastes directly into those tools.
Can I copy to the clipboard?
Copy results like â5 ft 10.08 inâ or â5.8409 ftâ straight from the display into your documents.
Does rounding affect accuracy?
Values are displayed with sensible precision, but you can adjust the decimals by editing the code if you need more detail.
What about heights under 1 cm?
The converter still worksâuse the decimal feet/meter outputs to interpret very small measurements.