Converting cm to feet and cm to inches is one of the most practical conversions you can learn, especially for measuring a person's height, furniture dimensions, or any project that requires precision. This guide will walk you through the simple steps.

Step 1: The Foundation - Convert CM to Inches

The first and most important step is always to convert your centimeter value into inches. This is the bridge between the metric and imperial systems.

The Formula: Inches = Centimeters / 2.54

Example: Let's convert a height of 175 cm.

• 175 cm / 2.54 = 68.897 inches

So, 175 cm is approximately 68.9 inches.

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Step 2: Convert Total Inches into Feet and Inches

Now that you have the total measurement in inches, you can easily convert it to the more familiar "feet and inches" format.

There are 12 inches in 1 foot.

1. Divide the total inches by 12. The whole number is your feet.

   • 68.9 / 12 = 5.74

   • So, the person is 5 feet tall.

2. Find the remaining inches. Multiply the decimal part from the previous step by 12.

   • 0.74 × 12 = 8.88

   • So, the remaining inches are approximately 8.9 inches.

Putting it all together, 175 cm is approximately 5 feet, 8.9 inches tall.

This two-step method is the most reliable way to convert cm to feet and inches accurately every time.

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