Centimeters to Feet Converter

Result:

0 feet 0 inches

Common Centimeters to Feet Conversions

Centimeters (cm)	Feet (ft) and Inches (in)
30 cm	0 ft 11.81 in
60 cm	1 ft 11.62 in
90 cm	2 ft 11.43 in
120 cm	3 ft 11.24 in
150 cm	4 ft 11.06 in
180 cm	5 ft 10.87 in
210 cm	6 ft 10.68 in

About Centimeters to Feet Converter

The Centimeters to Feet Converter is an essential tool for converting measurements from the metric system (centimeters) to the imperial system (feet and inches). This calculator provides quick and accurate conversions, making it valuable for various applications including construction, interior design, height measurements, and international measurements where different systems are used.

How to Use the Centimeters to Feet Converter

Using our converter is simple:

Enter the measurement in centimeters in the input field
Click the "Convert" button
View your result in feet and inches format

Conversion Formula

The conversion from centimeters to feet and inches follows these formulas:

1 inch = 2.54 centimeters

1 foot = 30.48 centimeters

Total inches = centimeters ÷ 2.54

Feet = floor(Total inches ÷ 12)

Remaining inches = Total inches mod 12

This converter first calculates the total number of inches, then divides by 12 to get feet, with the remainder as inches.

When to Use Centimeters to Feet Conversion

This conversion is particularly useful in these situations:

Height Measurements: Converting height from centimeters to feet and inches, especially when dealing with international measurements.
Construction and Carpentry: Converting metric measurements to imperial for construction projects in countries that use the imperial system.
Furniture and Interior Design: Converting dimensions of furniture or room sizes between measurement systems.
International Travel: Understanding height and length measurements when traveling between countries that use different systems.
Medical Records: Converting height measurements for medical records or fitness tracking.

Understanding the Result

The result is displayed in the standard feet and inches format, where:

The whole number before "feet" represents complete feet
The number after "inches" represents the remaining inches

For example, if you convert 170 cm, the result would be approximately 5 feet 6.93 inches, which means 5 complete feet plus 6.93 inches.

Did You Know?

The metric system (which includes centimeters) is used by most countries around the world, while the imperial system (feet and inches) is primarily used in the United States and a few other countries. The ability to convert between these systems is increasingly important in our globally connected world.