155 cm in Feet
155 cm in feet is 5 feet 1 inches (5′ 1″), or 5.09 feet. See the exact conversion, formula, full unit table and how tall 155 cm is compared to average.
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Quick answer
155 cm is equal to 5 feet 1 inches (5′ 1″), or about 5.09 feet in decimal form. To convert, divide 155 by 2.54 to get 61.02 inches, then divide by 12 — that gives 5 feet with 1 inches left over.
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155 cm in Feet and Inches
155 cm = 5 feet 1 inches (5′ 1″). In decimal form, that’s 5.09 feet. This is one of the most common heights people convert between the metric and imperial systems.
How to Convert 155 cm to Feet
There are two easy ways, depending on the format you want:
1. Decimal feet — divide by 30.48 (there are 30.48 cm in a foot):
155 ÷ 30.48 = 5.09 feet
2. Feet and inches — first convert to inches (÷ 2.54), then split into feet and inches:
155 ÷ 2.54 = 61.02 inches 61.02 ÷ 12 = 5 feet, with 1 inches remaining = 5′ 1″
155 cm Conversion Table
| Unit | 155 cm equals |
|---|---|
| Feet & inches | 5′ 1″ |
| Decimal feet | 5.09 ft |
| Inches | 61.02 in |
| Meters | 1.55 m |
| Millimeters | 1550 mm |
How Tall Is 155 cm?
At 155 cm (5′ 1″), this height is below average for adult men and women in most Western countries. Compared with US adult averages, it is about 20.3 cm shorter than the average height for men (175.3 cm / 5′9″) and about 6.5 cm shorter than the average height for women (161.5 cm / 5′4″).
Nearby Heights
| Height | Feet & Inches |
|---|---|
| 152 cm | 4′ 11.8″ |
| 153 cm | 5′ 0.2″ |
| 154 cm | 5′ 0.6″ |
| 156 cm | 5′ 1.4″ |
| 157 cm | 5′ 1.8″ |
| 158 cm | 5′ 2.2″ |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many feet is 155 cm?
155 cm is 5 feet 1 inches, which is 5.09 feet in decimal form. In feet and inches it's written 5′ 1″.
What is 155 cm in inches?
155 cm equals 61.02 inches. To convert centimeters to inches, divide by 2.54 (since 1 inch = 2.54 cm).
Is 155 cm tall?
At 155 cm (5′ 1″), this height is below average for adult men and women in most Western countries. It is about 20.3 cm shorter than the average height for adult men in the US (175.3 cm / 5′9″) and about 6.5 cm shorter than the average for women (161.5 cm / 5′4″).
How do you convert 155 cm to feet?
Divide the centimeters by 30.48: 155 ÷ 30.48 = 5.09 feet. For feet and inches, divide 155 by 2.54 to get 61.02 inches, then divide by 12 (12 inches per foot), giving 5 feet 1 inches.
What is 155 cm in meters?
155 cm equals 1.55 meters. To convert centimeters to meters, divide by 100.
Sources
- Anthropometric reference data for adults (mean height) — U.S. CDC — NHANES
- International yard and pound agreement — 1 inch = 2.54 cm — U.S. NIST