What is the Feet to CM Converter?
In Pakistan and South Asia most people know their height in feet and inches, but passport, visa, NADRA, medical and job forms often ask for centimetres. This converter takes feet and inches together and returns centimetres and metres.
For example "5 feet 8 inches" becomes 172.72 cm. For the reverse use CM to Inches Converter; for weight forms use KG to LBS Converter.
How to use the Feet to CM Converter
- Type the value in feet into the box.
- Read the answer in cm instantly; extra units are shown below it.
- Click cm → feet to convert the other way.
- Use the conversion table for common values.
Formula
cm = feet × 30.48 + inches × 2.54
Example
5 ft 8 in = 5 × 30.48 + 8 × 2.54 = 152.4 + 20.32 = 172.72 cm (1.73 m).
Height chart: feet and inches to cm
| Height | Centimetres |
|---|---|
| 4 ft 10 in | 147.3 cm |
| 5 ft 0 in | 152.4 cm |
| 5 ft 2 in | 157.5 cm |
| 5 ft 4 in | 162.6 cm |
| 5 ft 6 in | 167.6 cm |
| 5 ft 8 in | 172.7 cm |
| 5 ft 10 in | 177.8 cm |
| 6 ft 0 in | 182.9 cm |
| 6 ft 2 in | 188.0 cm |
When do you need to convert feet to cm?
- Filling passport, visa, NADRA and medical forms that ask for height in cm.
- Job applications for police, army and security roles with minimum height rules.
- Comparing heights in sports profiles and fitness apps.
- Converting room heights and furniture sizes to metric.
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People who use the Feet to CM Converter often need these related tools too:
- Square Feet to Marla: Convert a plot or house area in square feet to marla and kanal using the 225, 250 or 272.25 sq ft marla used by different housing authorities in Pakistan.
Frequently asked questions
How many cm is 1 foot?
1 foot is exactly 30.48 centimetres.
How do I convert 5 feet 6 inches to cm?
5 × 30.48 + 6 × 2.54 = 152.4 + 15.24 = 167.64 cm.
How do I convert feet to metres?
Multiply by 0.3048, or use Feet to Meters.
How many inches are in a foot?
12 inches.
What is 6 feet in cm?
6 feet is 182.88 cm.
Is the Feet to CM Converter free to use?
Yes. The Feet to CM Converter on Custom Converter is completely free, with no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark.
Does the Feet to CM Converter work on mobile phones?
Yes. It is built mobile-first and works on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and computers in any modern browser, with no app to install.