How do I convert my height from cm to feet?

To convert your height from cm to feet and inches: 1. Divide your height in cm by 2.54 to get your height in inches. 2. Divide the total inches by 12. The whole number is the 'feet' part. 3. The remainder is the 'inches' part. Example: For 180 cm: 180 / 2.54 = 70.866 inches. 70.866 / 12 = 5 with a remainder of 10.866. So, you are 5' 10.9" (almost 5' 11").

Centimeters to Inches (cm to in) Converter

Q: Is 1 inch 2.5 or 2.54 cm?

The exact, internationally defined conversion is 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters. Using 2.5 is a common approximation for mental math, but 2.54 should be used for all accurate calculations.

Q: What is 1 cm in inches?

1 centimeter is equal to approximately 0.3937 inches. As a fraction, this is very close to 25/64".

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How to Convert Centimeters to Inches

Converting from centimeters (cm) to inches (in) is simple once you know the exact conversion factor. For height, it's also useful to convert the total inches into feet and inches.

The Exact Formula: CM to Inches

The international standard for the inch is exactly **2.54 centimeters**.

1 inch = 2.54 cm

To convert from cm to inches, you divide your centimeter value by 2.54. Alternatively, you can multiply by the reciprocal (1 / 2.54), which is 0.3937007874.

Formula: Inches = Centimeters / 2.54
Example: 10 cm / 2.54 = 3.937... inches

How to Convert CM to Feet and Inches

This is the most common reason for this conversion, usually for height. The process has two steps:

Convert CM to Total Inches: First, get the total inches by dividing by 2.54.
Example: 180 cm / 2.54 = 70.866 inches
Convert Total Inches to Feet and Inches: There are 12 inches in one foot.
- Divide the total inches by 12. The whole number is your **feet** (70.866 / 12 = 5.9..., so **5 feet**).
- The decimal remainder (0.9055...) multiplied by 12 gives the remaining **inches** (0.9055... × 12 = 10.866 inches).

Therefore, 180 cm is equal to **5' 10.87"** (or 5 feet, 10 7/8 inches).

CM to Inches Quick Conversion Chart

Centimeters (cm)	Inches (Decimal)	Feet & Inches (approx.)
1 cm	0.39 in	0' 0 25/64"
5 cm	1.97 in	0' 1 31/32"
10 cm	3.94 in	0' 3 15/16"
30 cm	11.81 in	0' 11 13/16"
50 cm	19.69 in	1' 7 11/16"
100 cm	39.37 in	3' 3 3/8"
150 cm	59.06 in	4' 11 1/16"
180 cm	70.87 in	5' 10 7/8"

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is 1 inch 2.5 or 2.54 cm?

The official, internationally defined conversion is **1 inch = 2.54 cm** exactly. Using 2.5 cm is only a rough approximation and should not be used for accurate measurements.

What is 1 cm in inches (fraction)?

1 cm is equal to 0.3937 inches. As a fraction, this is approximately **25/64"** (twenty-five sixty-fourths of an inch).

What is 5cm in inches?

5 cm is equal to 1.9685 inches. As a fraction, this is just under 2 inches, or approximately **1 31/32"**.