How many centimeters is 5 feet 11 inches?

5 feet 11 inches equals 180.34 centimeters. This is calculated by converting 5 feet to 60 inches, adding 11 inches (total 71 inches), then multiplying by 2.54.

What is considered tall for a man or woman?

In the United States, men above 6'0" (183 cm) and women above 5'7" (170 cm) are generally considered tall. However, this varies significantly by country and region.

Is 5'9" a good height?

5'9" (175 cm) is the average height for adult males in the United States, making it a perfectly normal and healthy height.

How do I convert my height for international documents?

Use our converter to get your height in centimeters. Most international forms require height in cm. For example, 5'10" = 177.8 cm (you can round to 178 cm).

Why is my height different in the morning vs evening?

Spinal compression throughout the day can reduce height by 1-2 cm. For official measurements, morning height is typically used.

Convert Height: Feet & Inches to Centimeters

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Common Heights: Feet & Inches to Centimeters

Quick reference table for converting heights from 4'0" to 7'0"

Height	CM
4'0"	121.92
4'1"	124.46
4'2"	127.00
4'3"	129.54
4'4"	132.08
4'5"	134.62
4'6"	137.16
4'7"	139.70
4'8"	142.24
4'9"	144.78
4'10"	147.32
4'11"	149.86
5'0"	152.40

Height	CM
5'1"	154.94
5'2"	157.48
5'3"	160.02
5'4"	162.56
5'5"	165.10
5'6"	167.64
5'7"	170.18
5'8"	172.72
5'9"	175.26
5'10"	177.80
5'11"	180.34
6'0"	182.88
6'1"	185.42

Height	CM
6'2"	187.96
6'3"	190.50
6'4"	193.04
6'5"	195.58
6'6"	198.12
6'7"	200.66
6'8"	203.20
6'9"	205.74
6'10"	208.28
6'11"	210.82
7'0"	213.36

Height	Centimeters
4'0"	121.92 cm
4'1"	124.46 cm
4'2"	127.00 cm
4'3"	129.54 cm
4'4"	132.08 cm
4'5"	134.62 cm
4'6"	137.16 cm
4'7"	139.70 cm
4'8"	142.24 cm
4'9"	144.78 cm
4'10"	147.32 cm
4'11"	149.86 cm
5'0"	152.40 cm
5'1"	154.94 cm
5'2"	157.48 cm
5'3"	160.02 cm
5'4"	162.56 cm
5'5"	165.10 cm
5'6"	167.64 cm
5'7"	170.18 cm
5'8"	172.72 cm
5'9"	175.26 cm
5'10"	177.80 cm
5'11"	180.34 cm
6'0"	182.88 cm
6'1"	185.42 cm
6'2"	187.96 cm
6'3"	190.50 cm
6'4"	193.04 cm
6'5"	195.58 cm
6'6"	198.12 cm
6'7"	200.66 cm
6'8"	203.20 cm
6'9"	205.74 cm
6'10"	208.28 cm
6'11"	210.82 cm
7'0"	213.36 cm

Average Adult Heights Around the World

Compare average heights across different countries and regions

Country/Region	Male Average	Female Average
Netherlands	6'0" (183 cm)	5'7" (170 cm)
United States	5'9" (175 cm)	5'4" (162 cm)
United Kingdom	5'10" (178 cm)	5'5" (164 cm)
China	5'8" (172 cm)	5'3" (159 cm)
India	5'5" (165 cm)	5'1" (155 cm)
Japan	5'7" (171 cm)	5'2" (158 cm)
Brazil	5'8" (173 cm)	5'3" (161 cm)
Australia	5'10" (177 cm)	5'5" (164 cm)

Netherlands

Male Average

6'0"

(183 cm)

Female Average

5'7"

(170 cm)

United States

Male Average

5'9"

(175 cm)

Female Average

5'4"

(162 cm)

United Kingdom

Male Average

5'10"

(178 cm)

Female Average

5'5"

(164 cm)

China

Male Average

5'8"

(172 cm)

Female Average

5'3"

(159 cm)

India

Male Average

5'5"

(165 cm)

Female Average

5'1"

(155 cm)

Japan

Male Average

5'7"

(171 cm)

Female Average

5'2"

(158 cm)

Brazil

Male Average

5'8"

(173 cm)

Female Average

5'3"

(161 cm)

Australia

Male Average

5'10"

(177 cm)

Female Average

5'5"

(164 cm)

Data source: World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 and national health surveys

How to Measure Your Height Accurately

Follow these steps for the most precise height measurement

Remove shoes and headwear

Stand barefoot against a flat wall with no obstructions

Stand straight

Keep heels, buttocks, and shoulders touching the wall

Look forward

Keep your head level with eyes looking straight ahead

Mark the highest point

Use a flat object (book or ruler) on top of your head parallel to the floor

Measure from floor

Use a tape measure from the floor to the mark on the wall

Pro Tip

Measure in the morning for the most accurate results. Spinal compression throughout the day can reduce height by up to 1 cm (0.4 inches). For official measurements, morning height is typically used.

Height Conversion Formula

From Feet & Inches to Centimeters

1.Convert feet to inches: feet × 12
2.Add remaining inches: total inches
3.Multiply by 2.54: total inches × 2.54 = cm

Example: 5 feet 11 inches

• 5 × 12 = 60 inches

• 60 + 11 = 71 inches

• 71 × 2.54 = 180.34 cm

Reverse Conversion (CM to Feet & Inches)

1.Divide cm by 2.54 to get total inches
2.Divide inches by 12 to get feet (whole number)
3.Remainder = inches

Example: 180 cm

• 180 ÷ 2.54 = 70.87 inches

• 70.87 ÷ 12 = 5 feet (remainder 10.87)

• Result: 5 feet 11 inches

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