How to Convert CM to Feet
Use this formula:
feet = cm ÷ 30.48
One foot is exactly 30.48 cm, so dividing centimeters by 30.48 gives you the length in feet. To get feet and inches: take the whole number of feet, then multiply the decimal part by 12 for inches.
Worked example: 180 cm to feet
180 ÷ 30.48 = 5.91 feet. So 180 cm is 5.91 ft, or 5 feet 11 inches—a very common height query.
More examples (height range)
170 cm = 5.58 ft (5 ft 7 in). 200 cm = 6.56 ft (6 ft 7 in). 160 cm = 5.25 ft (5 ft 3 in).
To go from feet to cm, multiply by 30.48—or use our feet to cm converter.
CM to Feet Conversion Table (Height Range)
Reference table from 100 cm to 220 cm in feet and in feet + inches. Covers typical human height range.
| cm | feet | ft & in |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 3.28 | 3 ft 3 in |
| 110 | 3.61 | 3 ft 7 in |
| 120 | 3.94 | 3 ft 11 in |
| 130 | 4.27 | 4 ft 3 in |
| 140 | 4.59 | 4 ft 7 in |
| 150 | 4.92 | 4 ft 11 in |
| 160 | 5.25 | 5 ft 3 in |
| 170 | 5.58 | 5 ft 7 in |
| 180 | 5.91 | 5 ft 11 in |
| 190 | 6.23 | 6 ft 3 in |
| 200 | 6.56 | 6 ft 7 in |
| 210 | 6.89 | 6 ft 11 in |
| 220 | 7.22 | 7 ft 3 in |
For values outside this range, use the formula feet = cm ÷ 30.48 or the calculator above.
When Is CM to Feet Conversion Used?
You already have a value in centimeters and need it in feet (or feet and inches). Typical situations:
- Height on forms: Passport, visa, medical, or school forms often ask for height in feet and inches. If your height is in cm (e.g. from a metric country or doctor), convert cm to feet and use the ft–in format we show.
- Sports and fitness: International listings may give athlete heights in cm; US audiences expect feet and inches. Converting 180 cm in feet (5 ft 11 in) or 170 cm to ft helps for stats and bios.
- Medical and health records: When moving countries or sharing records, height may be in cm in one system and required in feet elsewhere. CM to feet (with inches) keeps entries consistent.
- Real estate and room size: Dimensions in metric (e.g. European listings) are in cm or meters. Converting room or ceiling height to feet helps US/UK buyers compare.
- Relocation and travel: Driver’s license, ID, or rental applications may want height in feet and inches. If you only know your height in cm, use this converter and the ft–in result.
About Centimeters
The centimeter is the metric unit of length used in most of the world. It is 1/100 of a meter. When your measurement is in cm (e.g. from a metric tape or health app), converting to feet gives you the imperial equivalent. For more length options, see our cm to inches and inches to cm converters, or the reverse of this tool: feet to cm.
About Feet
The foot is an imperial and US customary unit. It is still standard for height and room dimensions in the US and used in the UK. One foot = exactly 30.48 cm, so cm ÷ 30.48 gives exact feet. Many forms ask for height in feet and inches—which is why we show that format alongside decimal feet.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many feet is 180 cm?
- 180 cm is 5.91 feet, or 5 feet 11 inches. One of the most common height conversions—use the calculator above and you’ll see the ft–in result below the feet value.
- How many feet is 170 cm?
- 170 cm equals 5.58 feet, or 5 feet 7 inches. Often needed when filling height in feet and inches on US or UK forms.
- What is 200 cm in feet?
- 200 cm is 6.56 feet, or 6 feet 7 inches. Useful for ceiling height or very tall height in feet.
- How do I convert cm to feet manually?
- Divide centimeters by 30.48. For feet and inches: the whole number is feet; multiply the decimal part by 12 to get inches (e.g. 5.25 ft → 5 ft 3 in).
- Why does this converter show feet and inches?
- Many applications (passport, medical, sports) ask for height in "X ft Y in". We show that format so you can copy it directly instead of converting the decimal yourself.
- Is 160 cm 5 feet 3?
- Yes. 160 cm = 5.25 feet = 5 ft 3 in (rounded). So 160 cm in feet and inches is 5 ft 3 in.