Last updated: September 16, 2026
Quick answer: To change centimeters into feet, divide by 30.48. For example, 170 cm is about 5.58 feet, which is the same as 5 feet 7 inches.
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Two ways to read your answer
There are two ways people write this. One is a plain decimal, like 5.58 feet. The other is feet and inches together, like 5 feet 7 inches. For height, most people want the second one, so this page shows you how to get there.
Getting feet and inches, step by step
Let's use 170 cm. First change the centimeters to inches by dividing by 2.54: that gives about 66.9 inches. Now split those inches into feet. Sixty inches make 5 feet, and about 7 inches are left. So 170 cm is 5 feet 7 inches. (If you only want feet, divide the centimeters by 30.48 instead, and you'll get about 5.58 feet.)
Height chart
Here are common heights, rounded to the nearest inch the way most charts do it.
| Centimeters | Feet & inches |
|---|---|
| 150 cm | 4 ft 11 in |
| 155 cm | 5 ft 1 in |
| 160 cm | 5 ft 3 in |
| 165 cm | 5 ft 5 in |
| 170 cm | 5 ft 7 in |
| 175 cm | 5 ft 9 in |
| 180 cm | 5 ft 11 in |
| 185 cm | 6 ft 1 in |
| 190 cm | 6 ft 3 in |
Good to know
Heights almost always get rounded to the nearest inch, so don't worry about the tiny decimals. The tool above lets you switch on more decimal places if you ever need to be exact.
Common questions
What is 170 cm in feet?
About 5.58 feet, which is the same as 5 feet 7 inches.
How do I convert cm to feet?
Divide the centimeters by 30.48. For feet and inches, divide by 2.54 to get inches first, then split those inches into groups of 12.
What is 180 cm in feet and inches?
180 cm is about 5 feet 11 inches.
How many cm are in a foot?
One foot is 30.48 cm.
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