CMTO INCHES
Convert between centimetres and inches, with a feet-and-inches breakdown for heights.
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Height Reference
Common Heights
| CM | Inches | Feet & Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 150 cm | 59.06 in | 4' 11.1" |
| 155 cm | 61.02 in | 5' 1" |
| 160 cm | 62.99 in | 5' 3" |
| 165 cm | 64.96 in | 5' 5" |
| 170 cm | 66.93 in | 5' 6.9" |
| 175 cm | 68.9 in | 5' 8.9" |
| 180 cm | 70.87 in | 5' 10.9" |
| 185 cm | 72.83 in | 6' 0.8" |
| 190 cm | 74.8 in | 6' 2.8" |
| 195 cm | 76.77 in | 6' 4.8" |
| 200 cm | 78.74 in | 6' 6.7" |
Why you need a cm-to-inches converter
The UK is stuck between two systems. Your passport lists your height in centimetres, your driving licence doesn't mention height at all, and your nan will insist you're five foot eleven until the day she dies. Online shopping for clothes, bikes, or furniture often means switching between cm and inches depending on whether the brand is European or American. This converter does the maths so you don't have to hold the calculation in your head while browsing a sizing chart.
How to convert cm to inches
One inch is exactly 2.54 centimetres. That is the only number you need.
CM to inches
Divide the centimetre value by 2.54. For example, 180 cm / 2.54 = 70.87 inches.
Inches to cm
Multiply the inch value by 2.54. For example, 66 inches x 2.54 = 167.64 cm.
Getting feet and inches
Once you have total inches, divide by 12. The whole number is feet, the remainder is inches. So 70.87 inches = 5 feet 10.87 inches, which you'd round to 5 ft 11 in conversation.
The conversion formula
The inch was officially defined as exactly 2.54 centimetres in 1959 by international agreement. This makes the conversion exact, not an approximation. To go from inches to cm, multiply by 2.54. To break inches into feet and inches, divide by 12 — there are 12 inches in a foot. The converter also shows metres for convenience (just divide cm by 100).
Tips & Best Practices
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For a rough mental conversion, divide cm by 2.5 — it's close enough for everyday estimates
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UK clothing sizes often list measurements in inches (chest, waist), while European sizes use cm — check which system the brand uses before ordering
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TV and monitor sizes are always measured in inches diagonally, even in metric countries
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If someone tells you their height in feet and inches and you need cm: multiply feet by 30.48, add inches times 2.54
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The height reference table covers 150 cm to 200 cm — the range for most adults — so you can quickly look up any height
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Important Information
This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or a personal recommendation.
Results are estimates based on the information you provide and may not reflect your actual financial position.
You should consider seeking independent professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances before making any financial decision.