Height Converter
Convert height between feet/inches and centimeters/meters. Perfect for measuring human height, converting between imperial and metric systems.
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Enter 0-11.99 inches
1 inch = 2.54 cm
1 meter = 100 cm = 39.37 inches
5' 10" = 70 inches = 177.8 cm
Height Conversion
Common Height Examples
Height conversion is essential for measuring human height, converting between imperial (feet and inches) and metric (centimeters and meters) systems. This converter makes it easy to convert height measurements accurately.
Understanding Height Measurements
Key concepts:
- Imperial System: Height is typically expressed in feet and inches (e.g., 5' 10"). 1 foot = 12 inches.
- Metric System: Height is expressed in centimeters or meters (e.g., 175 cm or 1.75 m). 1 meter = 100 cm.
- Conversion Factor: 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly. This is the standard conversion factor.
- Common Format: Imperial: feet'inches" (e.g., 5'10"). Metric: cm or m (e.g., 175 cm or 1.75 m).
- Precision: Height measurements are typically rounded to the nearest centimeter or half-inch.
Common Height Conversions
Applications of Height Conversion
Note: All conversions are mathematically exact based on standard conversion factors. 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly. Height measurements may vary slightly based on measurement technique, time of day (people are slightly taller in the morning), posture, and whether shoes are worn. For medical purposes, height is typically measured without shoes.
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