cm → inches
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Height converter
Height Converter — cm to ft/in, Male to Female Height
This height converter changes centimeters into feet and inches, converts ft/in back to cm, and estimates an opposite-gender reference by applying the 12.6 cm gap between the Korean averages used on this page. It is built for searches like 'female to male height converter', 'male to female height converter', and quick cm-to-feet checks.
Height Converter & Comparison
cm ↔ ft/in · Gender Height Comparison
Unit Conversion (cm ↔ ft + in)
cm
170.0
↔
ft / in
5′ 7.0″
Gender Height Comparison
Equivalent height in opposite gender
157.4 cm
Reference height after applying the 12.6 cm gap between the Korean averages used here
Male · KR
Bottom 27.0%
Height Reference Table
| Category | Male (cm) | Female (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Very Short | ~163 | ~150 |
| Short | 163~168 | 150~156 |
| Average | 168~178 | 156~166 |
| Tall | 178~183 | 166~171 |
| Very Tall | 183~ | 171~ |
Average Height by Country
| Country | Avg. Male (cm) | Avg. Female (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 173.5 | 160.9 |
| USA | 175.4 | 162.1 |
| Japan | 171.2 | 158 |
| Netherlands | 182.5 | 170.4 |
| China | 171.8 | 159.7 |
Convert cm, feet/inches, and equivalent gender height in one place
This height converter changes centimeters into feet and inches, converts ft/in back to cm, and estimates an opposite-gender reference by applying the 12.6 cm gap between the Korean averages used on this page. It is built for searches like 'female to male height converter', 'male to female height converter', and quick cm-to-feet checks.
Core conversion formulas
inches → cm
inches × 2.54
feet → cm
feet × 30.48
How to use it
Read foreign height notation
Turn heights like 5'7", 5'11", or 6'1" into centimeters instantly.
Compare a gender-height reference
See the result after adding or subtracting the 12.6 cm gap between the Korean averages used here.
Check average context
Use country averages as context, not as a judgment about any individual body.
Frequently asked questions
Is male-to-female height conversion exact?
No. The tool adds or subtracts the 12.6 cm difference between the Korean male and female averages used here. It is a simple statistical reference, not a percentile-equivalent biological rule.
How many cm is 5'11"?
5 feet 11 inches is 71 inches. 71 × 2.54 = 180.34 cm, usually rounded to about 180 cm.
What is the ft/in to cm formula?
(feet × 30.48) + (inches × 2.54). For example, 5ft 7in is 152.4 + 17.78 = 170.18 cm.
Does this predict growth or health?
No. This page converts units and compares statistical averages. It does not predict growth or provide medical advice.
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