Feet to Centimeters (ft to cm) Converter

Feet to Centimeters

Converting feet to centimeters is most often needed for human height. Whether you are filling in international forms, comparing heights across countries, or wondering what "6 feet tall" means in metric, this converter makes it simple.

One foot equals exactly 30.48 cm. For a rough estimate, picture 1 foot as about 30 cm.

Why This Matters

Medical Records

Most countries record height in centimetres, so a US feet-and-inches height needs converting.

Passport & Forms

Many international applications ask for height in cm — translate your imperial height to fit.

Height Comparisons

Understand celebrity or athlete heights given in feet against metric figures.

How to Use This Converter

Enter feet

Type the feet value in the top field — use decimals for inches, e.g. 5.5 for 5'6".

Read centimetres

The cm equivalent appears live in the bottom field as you type.

Copy or swap

Copy the number for forms, or swap to convert cm back to feet.

Conversion Formula

cm = feet × 30.48 • Example: 6 ft × 30.48 = 182.88 cm ≈ 183 cm.

Converting Feet AND Inches

US heights combine feet and inches. Convert each part, then add them together.

Feet to cm: multiply by 30.48
Inches to cm: multiply by 2.54
5'10" = (5 × 30.48) + (10 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 25.4 = 177.8 cm

To enter 5'10" directly, type it as decimal feet: 5 + 10/12 ≈ 5.833 ft.

Features

Instant As-You-Type Results

The result updates the moment you enter a number — no button to press, no page reload.

One-Click Swap

The swap button between the two fields reverses the direction instantly, so you can convert back without retyping.

Copy Without the Unit

Each field has its own copy button that grabs only the number, ready to paste into forms, spreadsheets, or documents.

Searchable Unit Picker

Each dropdown has a search box — switch to any other length unit and use it as a general-purpose converter.

Human Height Reference

Common Heights

5'0" = 152 cm, 5'6" = 168 cm, 5'10" = 178 cm, 6'0" = 183 cm, 6'2" = 188 cm.

Averages by Region

US men average 5'9" (175 cm) and women 5'4" (162 cm); the Netherlands tops the charts near 6'0" (183 cm) for men.

Your height stays private. Height is personal information — every conversion runs in your browser, with nothing stored or tracked.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is 6 feet in cm?

6 feet equals 182.88 cm, usually rounded to 183 cm in casual use.

How do I convert 5'10" to cm?

5 feet = 152.4 cm and 10 inches = 25.4 cm, so the total is 177.8 cm. In this tool, enter it as about 5.833 decimal feet (5 + 10/12).

What is the average height in feet and cm?

Globally, men average about 5'7" (171 cm) and women about 5'3" (161 cm), though this varies significantly by country.

Why do Americans measure height in feet?

The US uses the imperial system inherited from Britain. While science and medicine increasingly use metric, height on US driver's licenses is still in feet and inches.

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