What is the average height in different units?

Average adult male height worldwide is approximately 171 cm (5 ft 7.3 in / 67.3 in / 1.71 m). Average adult female height is approximately 159 cm (5 ft 2.6 in / 62.6 in / 1.59 m). These vary significantly by country and region.

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Whether you're filling out a medical form that needs centimeters while you only know your height in feet and inches, checking international size charts, or comparing heights across different measurement systems, our Height Converter handles it all. Enter your height in any unit and instantly see the equivalent in centimeters, meters, feet and inches, inches, and millimeters. Click any result to copy it to your clipboard.

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Choose the unit you know your height in: centimeters, meters, feet + inches, inches, or millimeters. The input field adjusts automatically (feet + inches shows two fields).

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Common Height Conversions

Feet + Inches	Centimeters	Meters	Inches
5'0"	152.4 cm	1.524 m	60 in
5'3"	160.0 cm	1.600 m	63 in
5'5"	165.1 cm	1.651 m	65 in
5'7"	170.2 cm	1.702 m	67 in
5'9"	175.3 cm	1.753 m	69 in
5'11"	180.3 cm	1.803 m	71 in
6'0"	182.9 cm	1.829 m	72 in
6'2"	188.0 cm	1.880 m	74 in
6'4"	193.0 cm	1.930 m	76 in

Conversion Formulas

Conversion	Formula	Example
cm → inches	cm ÷ 2.54	170 cm = 66.93 in
inches → cm	inches × 2.54	69 in = 175.26 cm
cm → feet	cm ÷ 30.48	175 cm = 5.74 ft
feet → cm	feet × 30.48	5.75 ft = 175.26 cm
cm → meters	cm ÷ 100	180 cm = 1.80 m
cm → mm	cm × 10	175 cm = 1750 mm

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert feet and inches to centimeters?

Multiply feet by 30.48 and inches by 2.54, then add them. For example, 5'9" = (5 × 30.48) + (9 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 22.86 = 175.26 cm. Or simply select "Feet + Inches" as input, type your height, and see all conversions instantly.

How do I convert centimeters to feet and inches?

Divide cm by 2.54 to get total inches, then divide by 12 for feet. The remainder is inches. Example: 175 cm ÷ 2.54 = 68.9 in. 68.9 ÷ 12 = 5 ft remainder 8.9 in. So 175 cm ≈ 5'9".

What is the average height?

Global average adult male height is about 171 cm (5'7"). Global average adult female height is about 159 cm (5'3"). These vary by country. For example, Dutch men average about 183 cm (6'0"), while Guatemalan men average about 164 cm (5'5").

Is this converter free?

Yes, completely free with unlimited conversions. No registration required. Your history is stored locally on your device for privacy.