Feet and Inches to Centimeters Converter
Specialized dual-input converter for height and apparel dimensions. Instantly converts composite Feet + Inches to Centimeters (cm) without manual pre-calculation.
About
Standard calculators fail when dealing with non-decimal systems like Imperial length measurements. A value like "5 feet 10 inches" cannot simply be entered as "5.10". In fact, 5"10" is approximately 5.83 decimal feet. This specialized tool solves the calculation friction by providing distinct fields for Feet and Inches, processing them into a single metric output: Centimeters (cm).
This utility is essential for international travel (visas often require height in cm), apparel manufacturing (tailoring patterns often mix standards), and health screenings. It eliminates the two-step process of converting inches to decimal feet before converting to metric, reducing the risk of the common "base-10 vs base-12" error.
Formulas
The calculation is a summation of two separate conversions:
Note: If the inches input contains decimals (e.g., 5" 6.5"), the decimal part is treated as a fraction of an inch and multiplied by 2.54 accordingly.
Reference Data
| Feet (ft) | Inches (in) | Equivalent (cm) | Usage Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 10 | 147.32 | Fabric roll width |
| 5 | 0 | 152.40 | Petite clothing sizing |
| 5 | 4 | 162.56 | Avg female height (approx) |
| 5 | 8 | 172.72 | Suit jacket length |
| 5 | 10 | 177.80 | Standard trouser length |
| 6 | 0 | 182.88 | Model requirement |
| 6 | 2 | 187.96 | Door clearance check |
| 6 | 5 | 195.58 | NBA Guard height |
| 7 | 0 | 213.36 | Center (Basketball) |