Feet + Inches to CM Calculator
Dual-unit height conversion with normalization, precision presets, and visual height scaling.
Primary Result
5 ft 8.00 in -> 172.72 cm
1 m 72.72 cm
Feet to cm
152.40 cm
Inches to cm
20.32 cm
Total inches
68.00 in
Optimized for personal height conversion and quick readability.
Height Scale Visualization
Feet and Inches to CM Calculator
Convert combined feet and inches to centimeters for height, body measurements, and international sizing. Enter feet and inches separately — the tool normalizes inch overflow and applies the exact 2.54 cm per inch factor.
How to Convert Feet and Inches to Centimeters
First convert the full measurement to total inches: (feet × 12) + inches. Then multiply total inches by 2.54 to get centimeters.
Example: 5 ft 8 in → (5 × 12) + 8 = 68 in → 68 × 2.54 = 172.72 cm.
When to Use This Converter
- Personal height conversion between US/UK and metric formats
- Medical and fitness records that require centimeters
- Garment sizing and tailoring measurements
Conversion Formula
cm = ((ft × 12) + in) × 2.54
How to Use This Calculator
Enter feet and inches in the separate input fields at the top of the page.
Choose a precision preset (height, medical, tailoring, etc.) for your use case.
The result shows centimeters instantly, with an optional meters + cm breakdown.
For the reverse direction, use our CM to feet and inches converter.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many cm is 5 feet 8 inches?
- 5 ft 8 in equals 172.72 cm (68 inches × 2.54).
- Does the calculator handle inches over 12?
- Yes — inch values of 12 or more are automatically rolled into additional feet.