Want to know your height in centimeters? Toolharo’s free Feet and Inches to Centimeters converter turns any height, like 5 feet 8 inches, into an exact cm value the moment you type it. It also shows the result in meters and total inches, which is handy for forms, medical records, passports, fitness apps, and online shopping. Need to go the other way? One click swaps the tool to convert centimeters back to feet and inches. It works on any device, with no signup and nothing to install.
How to Use the Height Converter:
- Enter your feet in the “ft” box and your inches in the “in” box. For example, 5 and 8 for 5 ft 8 in.
- Your height in centimeters appears instantly below.
- Choose how many decimal places you want from the dropdown.
- Check the extra results: height in meters and total inches.
- Click Swap direction to convert centimeters to feet and inches instead. Your current height carries over automatically.
- Click Copy result to copy the answer.
FAQs:
How do I convert feet and inches to centimeters? Multiply the feet by 12 and add the inches to get total inches, then multiply by 2.54. For example, 5 ft 8 in = 68 inches × 2.54 = 172.72 cm.
How tall is 5 feet 8 inches in cm? 5 ft 8 in is 172.72 cm.
Is the conversion exact? Yes. One inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters, so the result is precise.
Can I enter only feet or only inches? Yes. You can fill just one box. For example, entering 70 in the inches box gives the same result as 5 ft 10 in.
How do I convert cm to feet and inches? Click Swap direction, enter your height in centimeters, and the tool shows it in feet and inches.
Can I use decimals? Yes. Both boxes accept decimals, such as 5 ft 7.5 in.
