This height converter translates one height between centimeters, meters, inches, feet, and combined feet-and-inches formats.
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Height Converter
Convert height between centimeters, meters, feet, and inches.
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About this calculator
Formula notes
All height fields describe the same length: 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters exactly and 1 foot = 12 inches.
Worked examples
- Example: 180 cm is 1.8 m, 70.87 in, and about 5 ft 10.87 in.
- A height of 180 cm is 1.8 m, 70.87 in, and about 5 ft 10.87 in.
How to use it
- Enter the height in any supported unit.
- Read the equivalent height in the other units.
- Use the feet-and-inches view for everyday height references.
Frequently asked questions
Why do feet and inches differ from decimal feet?
They are the same length. The combined format splits whole feet from the remaining inches instead of showing one decimal.
Can I enter a height in any field?
Yes. The filled field becomes the input and the other fields update from the exact inch definition.
Limits and interpretation
- The conversion is exact unit arithmetic and does not account for posture, footwear, or measurement technique differences.
- Feet-and-inches displays are rounded, so use the decimal length when a document requires a specific precision.