180 cm in Feet
180 cm in feet is 5 feet 10.9 inches (5′ 10.9″), or 5.91 feet. See the exact conversion, formula, full unit table and how tall 180 cm is compared to average.
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Quick answer
180 cm is equal to 5 feet 10.9 inches (5′ 10.9″), or about 5.91 feet in decimal form. To convert, divide 180 by 2.54 to get 70.87 inches, then divide by 12 — that gives 5 feet with 10.9 inches left over.
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180 cm in Feet and Inches
180 cm = 5 feet 10.9 inches (5′ 10.9″). In decimal form, that’s 5.91 feet. This is one of the most common heights people convert between the metric and imperial systems.
How to Convert 180 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):
180 ÷ 30.48 = 5.91 feet
2. Feet and inches — first convert to inches (÷ 2.54), then split into feet and inches:
180 ÷ 2.54 = 70.87 inches 70.87 ÷ 12 = 5 feet, with 10.9 inches remaining = 5′ 10.9″
180 cm Conversion Table
| Unit | 180 cm equals |
|---|---|
| Feet & inches | 5′ 10.9″ |
| Decimal feet | 5.91 ft |
| Inches | 70.87 in |
| Meters | 1.8 m |
| Millimeters | 1800 mm |
How Tall Is 180 cm?
At 180 cm (5′ 10.9″), this height is above average for men and tall for women in most Western countries. Compared with US adult averages, it is about 4.7 cm taller than the average height for men (175.3 cm / 5′9″) and about 18.5 cm taller than the average height for women (161.5 cm / 5′4″).
Nearby Heights
| Height | Feet & Inches |
|---|---|
| 177 cm | 5′ 9.7″ |
| 178 cm | 5′ 10.1″ |
| 179 cm | 5′ 10.5″ |
| 181 cm | 5′ 11.3″ |
| 182 cm | 5′ 11.7″ |
| 183 cm | 6′ 0″ |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many feet is 180 cm?
180 cm is 5 feet 10.9 inches, which is 5.91 feet in decimal form. In feet and inches it's written 5′ 10.9″.
What is 180 cm in inches?
180 cm equals 70.87 inches. To convert centimeters to inches, divide by 2.54 (since 1 inch = 2.54 cm).
Is 180 cm tall?
At 180 cm (5′ 10.9″), this height is above average for men and tall for women in most Western countries. It is about 4.7 cm taller than the average height for adult men in the US (175.3 cm / 5′9″) and about 18.5 cm taller than the average for women (161.5 cm / 5′4″).
How do you convert 180 cm to feet?
Divide the centimeters by 30.48: 180 ÷ 30.48 = 5.91 feet. For feet and inches, divide 180 by 2.54 to get 70.87 inches, then divide by 12 (12 inches per foot), giving 5 feet 10.9 inches.
What is 180 cm in meters?
180 cm equals 1.8 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