Centimeter to Feet+Inch (cm to ft+in) Conversion, cm to ft+in

Feet inch and Centimeter are two of the most commonly used measurement units. We often hear these units when measuring length or when talking about our heights. Some refer to their height in feet inches, such as “I am 5 feet 4 inches tall”, while others prefer centimeters and say, “I am 167 centimeters tall”. We use them as each other’s synonyms in our daily lives without realising that they’re two completely different units. In this blog, we will understand both these units in detail and discuss their difference and relationship between them and their cm to feet inch conversion.

Feet Inch Definition

The foot is the most preferred form of length measurement unit recognised in the US customary and the British imperial measurement system. The abbreviation for the foot is written as “ft”. One foot equals 12 inches and one-third of a yard. Furthermore, 1 foot is equivalent to 0.3048 meters. 

Other than “ft”, the feet are also denoted as an apostrophe or as a (′) symbol. For instance, you can one 2 feet as 2 ft or 2′, and both the forms are considered right. When measuring, the foot is measured using a measurement tape and a standard 12-inch ruler. 

Inch Definition

Inch is used as a length measurement unit under the US customary and British Imperial measurement systems. Standardised in the 1950s, its value was equal to 25.4 millimetres. Today, 12 inches are equivalent to one foot, and 36 inches make a yard measurement.

History of Foot

If we go back in history, we will notice foot or feet being used as a standard unit of measurement in almost every culture. Some metrologists say it originated in 2575 BC, while others speculate that it was adapted from an Egyptian measure by the Greeks. 

History of Inch

The word ‘inch’ originated from the Latin word ‘uncia’. The meaning of uncia is 1/12th 

of the Roman foot. Its value has been standardised now. You can also remember that an inch is about the same width as your thumb for easy understanding. When abbreviated, “in” is used for inch and double prime (″) as its symbols. 

Current Use of Feet

Presently, the foot is used for measuring height and distances. People also make use of feet when measuring fields. In the US, it is majorly used as a unit of measurement for engineering and commercial activities. 

Current Use of Inch

Inches, too, are predominantly used all over the world. Various countries, including the US, Canada and the UK, use inches as a unit of length measurement. Countries like Japan and India use inches to measure electronic gadgets like TV and mobile screens. 

What is a Centimeter?

A centimeter is recognised as a length measurement unit in the international metric system. 1/10th of a metre is equal to 1 cm. Found in rulers of school children, the centimeter is the most practical unit for measuring length. It is abbreviated as “cm” and is spelt as a centimetre in some parts of the world. 

Current Use of Centimeter

A centimeter is generally used as a smaller denomination of meters. In countries like the US and India, people use it for height measurement. Additionally, it is used for measuring the distance between dimensions and objects. 

Relationship Between Cm, Feet and Inch

As mentioned previously, centimeters, feet, and inches are often used interchangeably. This means these units have a relationship. All of these units are easy to use and understand. They are also interrelated in the following ways: 

1 cm = 0.0328084 ft and 1 Foot = 30.48 cm

1 Foot = 12 Inch and 1 Inch = 0.0833333 ft

1 Inch = 2.54 cm and 1 cm = 0.393701 Inch  

Cm to Feet Inch Conversion Chart

Take a look at the cm to feet inch conversion chart to go through cm to feet and inches values. 

Convert Cm to Feet Inch

To convert cm to feet and inches; you can either use our online conversion calculator or opt for a manual method and use formula. When using a calculator, you only need to enter the values of cm, feet and inches in the respective areas. Once done, the calculator will automatically display the result on your screen.

For manual calculation, you need to remember that 1 foot = 30.48 cm. So, to convert cm to feet inches, you need to divide the cm figure by 30.48 and to convert cm to inches, you need to divide the cm figure by 2.54. 

Cm to Feet and Inches - Formula and Examples

feet = cm ÷ 30.48

Inch = cm ÷ 2.54 

Example 1: Convert 170 cm into feet and inch

As per the above formula, divide 170 cm by 30.48 to get feet as a decimal.

170 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.577428 ft

Now, multiply the decimal remainder by 12.

0.577428 × 12 = 6.929136

Round this figure to a whole number. Here, you can round off 6.929136 to 7.

Putting it all together, you will get the answer

170 cm = 5 ft 7 in

Example 2: Convert 160 cm into feet and inch

As per the above formula, divide 160 cm by 30.48 to get feet as a decimal.

160 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.249344 ft

Now, multiply the decimal remainder by 12.

0.249344 × 12 = 2.992128

Round this figure to a whole number. Here, you can round off 2.992128 to 3.
Putting it all together, you will get the answer

160 cm = 5 ft 3 in

Example 3: Convert 175 cm into feet and inch

As per the above formula, divide 175 cm by 30.48 to get feet as a decimal.

175 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.741470 ft

Now, multiply the decimal remainder by 12.

0.741470 × 12 = 8.89764

Round this figure to a whole number. Here, you can round off 8.89764 to 8.9.
Putting it all together, you will get the answer

175 cm = 5 ft 8.9 in

Example 4: Convert 162 cm into feet and inch

As per the above formula, divide 162 cm by 30.48 to get feet as a decimal.

162 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.31497 ft

Now, multiply the decimal remainder by 12.

0.31497× 12 = 3.77964

Round this figure to a whole number. Here, you can round off 3.77964 to 3.8.
Putting it all together, you will get the answer

162 cm = 5 ft 3.8 in

Example 5: Convert 164 cm into feet and inch

As per the above formula, divide 164 cm by 30.48 to get feet as a decimal.

164 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.380578 ft

Now, multiply the decimal remainder by 12.

0.380578 × 12 = 4.566936

Round this figure to a whole number. Here, you can round off 4.566936 to 4.6.
Putting it all together, you will get the answer

164 cm = 5 ft 4.6 in

Example 6: Convert 174 cm into feet and inch

As per the above formula, divide 174 cm by 30.48 to get feet as a decimal.

174 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.708662 ft

Now, multiply the decimal remainder by 12.

0.708662 × 12 = 8.503944

Round this figure to a whole number. Here, you can round off 8.503944 to 8.5.
Putting it all together, you will get the answer

174 cm = 5 ft 8.5 in

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Difference between Feet, Inch and CM

Now that you know how to convert cm to feet and inches and have also learned their relationship, check out their differences in the table below:

Common Conversions from Cm to Feet and Inches

The table below depicts the common conversions that people look for when figuring out their heights. 

Wrapping Up

The above-mentioned information depicts that all the units, cm, ft or in, have their significance. Additionally, it is easy to convert cm to feet inch both manually and through a calculator. However, if you still have questions, check out the FAQ section below. 

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