About Cm to Inches Conversion

Converting centimeters to inches is essential when dealing with body measurements across different measurement systems. Whether you're shopping for clothes from US retailers, filling out forms that require imperial units, or simply curious about your height in feet and inches, this converter helps bridge the gap.

Why Convert Cm to Inches?

International shopping — US clothing uses inches for waist, chest, and inseam measurements
Height on forms — Many dating apps, driver's licenses, and medical forms in the US use feet/inches
Understanding size charts — Convert your metric measurements to match US sizing guides
Communication — Describe your height to people who use the imperial system

The Conversion

One inch equals exactly 2.54 centimeters. To convert cm to inches, divide by 2.54. For example, 170 cm ÷ 2.54 = 66.93 inches, which equals about 5 feet 7 inches.

Common Body Measurements

The Quick Reference section shows popular height conversions at a glance. For example, 175 cm (a common adult height) equals approximately 5'9" (5 feet 9 inches).

How to Convert Cm to Inches

Using This Tool

Enter your value in centimeters in the top field
See the inches result appear instantly below
Copy either value using the copy buttons

Converting Height to Feet and Inches

When converting height, you'll want feet and inches rather than just inches. Here's how to interpret the result:

Get your total inches from this converter
Divide by 12 to get feet (whole number)
The remainder is the inches

Example: 175 cm = 68.9 inches. 68 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with 8.9 inches remaining. So 175 cm ≈ 5'9".

For Clothing Measurements

When measuring for clothing:

Chest/Bust — Measure around the fullest part
Waist — Measure around your natural waistline
Inseam — Measure from crotch to ankle

Convert these cm measurements to inches to match US size charts.

Features

Instant Body Measurement Conversion

Enter any centimeter value and immediately see the equivalent in inches. Perfect for quickly checking multiple measurements when shopping online.

Two-Way Conversion

Need to go the other direction? Enter inches in the bottom field to convert back to centimeters. Useful when US size charts give ranges in inches.

Quick Reference Table

Common body heights pre-calculated for instant reference. No need to convert if your height matches one of the popular values shown.

Copy to Clipboard

One click copies the value without the unit symbol. Paste directly into forms, documents, or messages.

Privacy

Body measurements can be sensitive personal information. Rest assured:

No storage — Your measurements are never saved
No tracking — We don't record what values you convert
Local processing — All calculations happen in your browser

Frequently Asked Questions

How many inches is 170 cm?

170 cm equals approximately 66.93 inches, or about 5 feet 7 inches (5'7"). This is a common height for adults worldwide.

How do I convert cm to feet and inches?

First convert cm to inches (divide by 2.54), then divide the inches by 12. The whole number is feet, and the remainder is inches. For example: 180 cm ÷ 2.54 = 70.87 inches. 70 ÷ 12 = 5 feet 10.87 inches ≈ 5'11".

Why do US sizing charts use inches?

The United States, along with Liberia and Myanmar, has not adopted the metric system for everyday measurements. American clothing, furniture, and construction industries use inches as their standard unit.

What's my height in feet and inches?

Common conversions: 160 cm = 5'3", 165 cm = 5'5", 170 cm = 5'7", 175 cm = 5'9", 180 cm = 5'11", 185 cm = 6'1".

How accurate is the conversion?

The conversion uses the exact factor: 1 inch = 2.54 cm. This is the international standard definition since 1959, so the result is mathematically precise.

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