In Pakistan, most people know their height in feet and inches, but passport forms, medical records, visa applications and BMI calculators often ask for centimetres. This guide shows how to convert feet and inches to cm in two simple steps, with a full height chart. Our free Feet to CM Converter converter does it instantly.
The two-step method
- Convert to total inches: feet × 12 + inches
- Multiply by 2.54
Example
5 ft 8 in:
- 5 × 12 + 8 = 68 inches
- 68 × 2.54 = 172.7 cm
Height chart
| Feet and inches | cm |
|---|---|
| 4 ft 10 in | 147.3 |
| 5 ft 0 in | 152.4 |
| 5 ft 2 in | 157.5 |
| 5 ft 4 in | 162.6 |
| 5 ft 6 in | 167.6 |
| 5 ft 8 in | 172.7 |
| 5 ft 10 in | 177.8 |
| 6 ft 0 in | 182.9 |
| 6 ft 2 in | 188.0 |
| 6 ft 4 in | 193.0 |
| 6 ft 6 in | 198.1 |
Feet only
One foot is exactly 30.48 cm. So 6 feet is 6 × 30.48 = 182.88 cm. For longer distances in feet, such as room or plot sizes, metres are often more useful; see the Feet to Meters converter.
Going back to feet and inches
Divide centimetres by 2.54 for inches, then divide by 12. The CM to Inches Converter converter shows both.
Measuring height accurately
- Stand barefoot with heels, back and head against a wall.
- Look straight ahead.
- Place a flat object, such as a book, on top of your head and mark the wall.
- Measure from the floor to the mark.
Height can be slightly greater in the morning than at night, because the spine compresses during the day.
Where you need height in cm
- BMI: the BMI Calculator accepts either unit.
- Passports and visas: many forms ask for cm.
- Clothing sizes abroad: European sizes are often based on height in cm.
- Medical records: doctors usually record cm.
See also average height in Pakistan for context.
Common mistakes
- Writing 5.6 feet when you mean 5 ft 6 in. 5.6 feet is 5 ft 7.2 in, because a foot has 12 inches, not 10.
- Multiplying feet by 30 instead of 30.48. The difference is small for one foot but adds up: 6 ft becomes 180 cm instead of 182.9 cm.
- Rounding inches before converting. Keep the exact figure until the end.
If you get a decimal height from a device, such as 5.75 ft, multiply the decimal part by 12 to find inches: 0.75 × 12 = 9, so 5.75 ft = 5 ft 9 in.
Frequently asked questions
How many cm is 5 feet 6 inches?
About 167.6 cm.
How many cm is one foot?
Exactly 30.48 cm.
How do I convert feet and inches to cm?
Multiply feet by 12, add inches, then multiply by 2.54.
What is 6 feet in cm?
182.88 cm.