📏 Metric → Inches Calculator
Turn metric measurements into inches and feet.
Useful for garment sizing, woodworking plans, and manufacturing drawings that mix metric inputs with imperial outputs.
180 Centimeters (cm) equals
70.866 in
5 ft 10.87 in
How to Use This Calculator
Enter the metric measurement
Type the value and select its metric unit (mm, cm, m, or km).
Review inches
The converter multiplies by the appropriate factor to produce inches.
Use feet & inches
The converter also supplies a breakdown in feet and remaining inches for quick imperial references.
Formula
Inches = convert(metric value → inches)
Feet (decimal) = Inches ÷ 12
Feet & Inches = Separate whole feet and multiply the remainder by 12
Use the formula breakdown to confirm the calculation logic or perform the conversion manually if needed.
Full Description
Metric measurements offer straightforward scaling, but many industries still rely on U.S. customary units. This calculator handles the exact conversions, letting you confidently place metric specs on imperial diagrams or product pages.
The feet and inches breakdown saves you the extra step of translating decimal inches into the foot-inch format many craftsmen and builders use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it support millimeters?
Yes. Choose mm from the unit dropdown to convert small-scale dimensions.
Why show feet and inches?
Many contexts expect height or length in that format. Feet/inches appear alongside total inches for convenience.
Is rounding applied?
Outputs use sensible precision, but you can adjust formatting in the code.
Can I convert back to metric?
Use the meter converter or the measurement converter for reverse calculations.