Free Height Converter

Convert height between feet, inches, centimeters, and meters — instant, accurate, free.

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Why Convert Height Measurements?

Height is measured in feet and inches in the US and UK, while India and most of the world use centimeters and meters.
You often need to convert when filling visa or passport forms, checking BMI charts, reading international sports stats, or using fitness apps that use a different unit system.

How to Use the Height Converter

  1. Select your conversion type (Feet/Inches → cm, cm → Feet/Inches, or m → Feet/Inches).
  2. Enter your values in the input boxes.
  3. The calculator will show your converted height in real time.
  4. Use the Copy Result button to save and share the value quickly.

How the Conversion Works

This tool uses precise formulas to ensure accuracy:

  • Feet + Inches → cm: (ft × 12 + in) × 2.54
  • cm → Feet/Inches: (cm ÷ 2.54) → split into feet (12 inches = 1 foot)
  • m → Feet/Inches: (m × 100) ÷ 2.54 → convert to inches, then split

The result is rounded neatly for easy readability.

When Do You Need to Convert Height?

  • Filling international forms (passports, visas, medical records).
  • Fitness tracking or BMI calculations.
  • Converting height for academic or sports eligibility requirements.

Height Conversion Chart — Feet & Inches to cm

Feet & InchesCentimetersMeters
4′10″147.3 cm1.47 m
4′11″149.9 cm1.50 m
5′0″152.4 cm1.52 m
5′1″154.9 cm1.55 m
5′2″157.5 cm1.58 m
5′3″160.0 cm1.60 m
5′4″162.6 cm1.63 m
5′5″165.1 cm1.65 m
5′6″167.6 cm1.68 m
5′7″170.2 cm1.70 m
5′8″172.7 cm1.73 m
5′9″175.3 cm1.75 m
5′10″177.8 cm1.78 m
5′11″180.3 cm1.80 m
6′0″182.9 cm1.83 m
6′1″185.4 cm1.85 m
6′2″187.9 cm1.88 m

Use the converter above for any height not listed here.

Why is an Online Height Tool Useful?

An online height converter saves time and avoids errors when switching between measurement systems. Instead of doing manual math, you can enter your values and get an instant, accurate result.

Some key reasons it’s useful:

  • Quick and error-free – No need to remember formulas or do manual calculations.
  • Universal compatibility – Helps when filling forms, shopping, or reading health charts that use a different unit system.
  • Health & fitness tracking – Works seamlessly with BMI calculators, workout planners, or growth charts.
  • Travel & international use – Makes it easy to convert height for visa forms, sports applications, or global job requirements.
  • Everyday convenience – From comparing clothing sizes to sports stats, it gives you a reliable conversion in seconds.

FAQ – Height Converter

It uses the standard formulas (1 inch = 2.54 cm) and provides results accurate to two decimal places.

Yes. Enter your height in meters and the tool instantly converts it to feet and inches.

The U.S. uses the imperial system (feet/inches), while most of the world follows the metric system (cm, m).

5 feet 7 inches is equal to 170.2 cm or 1.70 meters. To convert manually: (5 × 12 + 7) × 2.54 = 67 × 2.54 = 170.18 cm.