How do I convert cm to feet and inches?

Divide the height in centimetres by 2.54 to get inches, then divide by 12 to get feet with inches left over. For example, 175 cm is 68.9 inches, which is 5 feet 8.9 inches. The converter does this for you instantly as you type.

How accurate is the child height predictor?

The mid parental method gives a useful estimate, typically within about 9 cm of the eventual adult height. It adds the parents' heights, adjusts for the child's sex, and divides by two. Genetics, nutrition, and health all play a part, so treat the result as a guide, not a certainty.

What is the mid parental formula?

For a boy, add the mother's and father's heights in cm, add 13, then divide by 2. For a girl, add the heights, subtract 13, then divide by 2. The 13 cm reflects the average height difference between adult men and women.

Height Calculator

Convert a height between centimetres and feet and inches, and predict how tall a child might grow. The converter works both ways as you type, and the child height predictor uses the mid parental method from the parents' heights. Both are quick guides for everyday use.

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predicted adult height

An estimate using the mid parental method, usually within about 9 cm of actual adult height.

Converting height

There are 2.54 centimetres in an inch and 12 inches in a foot. To go from centimetres to feet and inches, divide by 2.54 for total inches, then split that into feet and remaining inches. The converter updates the moment you change any box, so you can work in whichever units you prefer.

Predicting a child's height

The mid parental method is the most common quick estimate. Add the parents' heights, then add 13 cm for a boy or subtract 13 cm for a girl, and divide by two. The 13 cm reflects the average height gap between adult men and women. The real adult height depends on genetics, nutrition, and health, so use the figure as a guide.

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