1. What is the Cm to Height Conversion?

The cm to height conversion calculates a person's height in feet and inches from centimeters. This is particularly useful in countries that use the imperial system for height measurements.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formulas:

Where:

• \( cm \) — Height in centimeters
• \( 2.54 \) — Conversion factor (1 inch = 2.54 cm)
• \( \left\lfloor x \right\rfloor \) — Floor function (round down to nearest integer)
• \( \mod \) — Modulo operation (remainder after division)

Explanation: First convert cm to total inches, then separate into feet and remaining inches.

3. Importance of Height Conversion

Details: Accurate height conversion is important for medical records, clothing sizes, and when traveling between countries using different measurement systems.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter height in centimeters (cm). The value must be positive. The calculator will display the equivalent height in feet, inches remaining, and total inches.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why convert cm to feet and inches?
A: Many countries (like the US) use feet and inches for human height measurements, while most others use centimeters.

Q2: How accurate is the conversion?
A: The conversion is mathematically precise, using the exact factor of 1 inch = 2.54 cm.

Q3: What's the average height conversion?
A: Average male height (175 cm) ≈ 5'9", average female height (162 cm) ≈ 5'4".

Q4: Can I convert feet and inches back to cm?
A: Yes, by reversing the formula: cm = (feet × 12 + inches) × 2.54.

Q5: Why show both feet-inches and total inches?
A: Some applications prefer total inches (e.g., for BMI calculations), while feet-inches is more common for height display.