Height Converter
How it works: Select your units (centimeters, meters, or feet/inches), enter your height, and instantly see the conversion. The tool displays equivalents in all three measurement systems for easy reference. Use the swap button to quickly exchange the from/to units. Perfect for international travel, medical records, or fitness tracking.
Overview
Convert height between feet/inches and centimeters instantly with our free Height Converter. Whether you're calculating BMI, shopping for clothes internationally, or comparing heights across different measurement systems, this tool provides accurate conversions. Enter your height in either feet and inches or centimeters to see the equivalent in both systems. Perfect for medical forms, fitness tracking, or international travel. All conversions happen in your browser with no data storage for complete privacy.
About
About Height Converter
Convert heights between centimeters, meters, and feet/inches instantly. Enter your height in any unit and see conversions to all other formats. Perfect for international forms, medical records, and fitness tracking.
Features:
- Convert between cm, m, and ft/in
- Shows equivalents in all units simultaneously
- Quick swap button to exchange units
- Collapsible reference table (150-200 cm)
- Handles feet and inches separately
- Accurate to two decimal places for metric and whole numbers for imperial
FAQ
How accurate is the conversion?
The converter uses standard conversion factors: 1 foot = 12 inches, 1 inch = 2.54 cm. Results are accurate to two decimal places for metric and whole numbers for imperial.
Why do I need a height converter?
Different countries use different measurement systems. This tool helps you quickly convert between feet/inches (used in the US) and centimeters/meters (used in most other countries).
Can I convert very tall or very short heights?
Yes! The converter works for any positive height value. The reference table shows 150-200 cm (common adult heights), but you can convert any measurement.
What's the difference between 1.7m and 170cm?
They're the same height! 1 meter equals 100 centimeters, so 1.7 m = 170 cm. The converter shows both for convenience depending on which unit you prefer.
Why does the feet/inches conversion sometimes show decimals?
For accuracy, we show inches to one decimal place. For example, 170 cm = 5 feet 6.9 inches. You can round to the nearest whole inch if needed (5'7" in this case).