Height Converter: cm ↔ Feet (ft) ↔ Inches (in) Instant Conversion
Height Converter
Ever seen “I’m 5’11"" in an American TV show or social media post and felt puzzled? Convert between cm and feet/inches instantly, and look up standard clothing size references for the US system.
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 |
Height Reference Chart
| cm | Feet & Inches | Notation |
|---|---|---|
| 150 cm | 4 ft 11 in | 4’11” |
| 160 cm | 5 ft 3 in | 5’3” |
| 165 cm | 5 ft 5 in | 5’5” |
| 170 cm | 5 ft 7 in | 5’7” |
| 175 cm | 5 ft 9 in | 5’9” |
| 180 cm | 5 ft 11 in | 5’11” |
| 185 cm | 6 ft 1 in | 6’1” |
| 190 cm | 6 ft 3 in | 6’3” |
Conversion Formulas
| Conversion | Formula |
|---|---|
| cm → inches | cm ÷ 2.54 |
| inches → cm | inches × 2.54 |
| feet → cm | feet × 30.48 |
| cm → feet | cm ÷ 30.48 |
| 1 foot | = 12 inches = 30.48 cm |
Quick mental shorthand: 170 cm ≈ 5’7”. Divide cm by 30.48 to get feet, then multiply the decimal remainder by 12 to get inches. 170 ÷ 30.48 ≈ 5.577 → 5 ft + 0.577 × 12 ≈ 6.9 in ≈ 5’7”.
Average Heights by Country (2024)
| Country | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 182.9 cm | 170.7 cm |
| United States | 175.3 cm | 162.1 cm |
| South Korea | 173.3 cm | 160.9 cm |
| Japan | 170.8 cm | 158.0 cm |
| China | 171.8 cm | 159.7 cm |
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