Convert height from centimeters to feet and inches for international use.
1 foot = 30.48 cm. 1 inch = 2.54 cm.
To convert cm to inches: divide by 2.54, then split into feet and remaining inches.
Use this converter whenever you need to switch between measurement systems with confidence. Even familiar unit conversions carry rounding risk when done mentally — precision work requires the exact factor.
A frequent mistake is converting in the wrong direction — multiplying where the formula requires division, or vice versa. Always verify the direction of conversion: are you converting from the smaller or larger unit?
A baker scaling a recipe from a US cookbook encounters measurements in cups and ounces. Converting each ingredient to metric grams makes weighing straightforward and ensures consistent results, particularly for baked goods where imprecise measurement affects texture.
180 cm = 5 feet 10.87 inches (approximately 5′ 11″).