Feet and Inches to Centimeters Converter

Feet & Inches to CM Converter

Quickly convert measurements from feet and inches into centimeters. This tool is ideal for converting height, length, or any dimension from the imperial system to the metric system, commonly used in the UK, US, and globally.

Feet

Enter the number of feet (e.g., 5)

Inches

Enter the number of inches (e.g., 8)

How it works

Quickly convert measurements from feet and inches into centimeters. This tool is ideal for converting height, length, or any dimension from the imperial system to the metric system, commonly used in the UK, US, and globally.

The Formula

1 foot = 12 inches
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
Total Centimeters = (Feet × 12 + Inches) × 2.54

Worked Example

Example: Convert 5 feet 8 inches to centimeters
To convert 5 feet 8 inches: 1. Convert feet to inches: 5 feet × 12 inches/foot = 60 inches. 2. Add the remaining inches: 60 inches + 8 inches = 68 inches. 3. Convert total inches to centimeters: 68 inches × 2.54 cm/inch = 172.72 cm. So, 5 feet 8 inches is 172.72 cm.

Tips, Assumptions & Limitations

Use this converter for height, furniture dimensions, or any length measurement.
Remember that 1 inch is exactly 2.54 cm, a standard international conversion factor.
For quick mental estimates, 1 foot is roughly 30 cm, and 1 inch is roughly 2.5 cm.

FAQ

To convert feet and inches to centimeters, first convert the feet into inches (multiply feet by 12). Then, add any remaining inches to get the total inches. Finally, multiply the total inches by 2.54 to get the measurement in centimeters.

The conversion factor of 2.54 is an internationally agreed-upon standard. Since 1959, the international yard has been defined as exactly 0.9144 meters, and one inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters.

Yes, this converter is perfect for converting height measurements from feet and inches (common in the US and UK) to centimeters (common in most other countries and for medical records).