Centimeters to Feet Converter
Convert centimeters to decimal feet by dividing by 30.48. Learn how to turn the result into feet and inches, with a height reference chart.
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170 cm × 0.03280839895013123 ≈ 5.577428 ft
To convert centimeters to feet, divide by 30.48. The calculator returns decimal feet; multiply the fractional part by 12 if you also need inches.
Understanding centimeters and feet
What are centimeters (cm)?
A centimeter (cm) is a metric unit of length. A hundred centimeters make one meter.
What are feet (ft)?
A foot (ft) is exactly 30.48 cm. There are 12 inches in a foot, so decimal feet and a feet-and-inches measurement use different notation.
How to use this converter
- Enter the length in centimeters.
- Read the result in decimal feet.
- For feet and inches, keep the whole feet and multiply the remaining decimal fraction by 12.
The conversion formula
feet = centimeters ÷ 30.48
A worked example
170 ÷ 30.48 is approximately 5.577428 ft. The whole part is 5 ft; the remaining fraction multiplied by 12 is approximately 6.93 inches. So 170 cm is about 5 feet 6.93 inches.
A height of 180 cm is approximately 5.905512 ft. That is about 5 feet 10.87 inches, rather than 5 feet 9 inches. Keep the unrounded result until converting the fraction to inches.
Quick conversion table
Values are rounded for readability.
| centimeters (cm) | feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 30.48 | 1 |
| 100 | 3.28084 |
| 150 | 4.92126 |
| 160 | 5.249344 |
| 170 | 5.577428 |
| 180 | 5.905512 |
| 200 | 6.56168 |
Try a conversion yourself
Convert 170 cm to ft. Write down your calculation, then check it below.
Show the answer
170 cm ≈ 5.577428 ft. Use this rule: feet = centimeters ÷ 30.48.
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Common questions
How many feet is 170 cm?
Approximately 5.577428 decimal feet, or 5 feet 6.93 inches.
Is 180 cm six feet?
No. Six feet is exactly 182.88 cm. A height of 180 cm is about 5 feet 10.87 inches.
Does 5.5 ft mean 5 feet 5 inches?
No. The 0.5 is half a foot, which is 6 inches. So 5.5 ft means 5 feet 6 inches.
Conversion sources
Unit relationships follow the NIST Guide to the SI conversion factors. Calculations use the factors shown above; displayed results are rounded. Feet and miles use international definitions.