5 Feet in cm

5 feet in cm is 152.4 centimeters (1.52 m), about 5′ 0″. See the exact conversion, the formula and a full unit table.

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Quick answer

5 feet is equal to 152.4 cm (1.52 meters), which is about 5′ 0″ in feet and inches. To convert decimal feet to centimeters, multiply by 30.48, since one foot equals 30.48 cm.

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5 Feet in cm in Centimeters

5 feet = 152.4 cm (1.52 meters), or about 5′ 0″ in feet and inches. To convert decimal feet to the metric system, you only need one number: 1 foot = 30.48 cm.

How to Convert 5 Feet to cm

Multiply the decimal feet by 30.48:

5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm

To express it in feet and inches instead, the whole number is the feet and the decimal converts to inches (× 12): this height is approximately 5′ 0″.

5 Feet Conversion Table

Unit	5 feet equals
Centimeters	152.4 cm
Meters	1.52 m
Feet & inches	5′ 0″
Inches	60 in

How Tall Is 5 Feet?

At 5 feet (152.4 cm), this height is below average for adult men and women in most Western countries. Compared with US adult averages, it is about 22.9 cm shorter than the average for men (175.3 cm / 5′9″) and about 9.1 cm shorter than the average for women (161.5 cm / 5′4″).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cm is 5 feet?

5 feet equals 152.4 cm. Multiply 5 × 30.48 (cm per foot) = 152.4 cm.

What is 5 feet in feet and inches?

5 feet is about 5′ 0″. The decimal part (0.0) of a foot equals roughly 0 inches.

What is 5 feet in meters?

5 feet is 1.52 meters. Divide 152.4 cm by 100 to get meters.

Is 5 feet tall?

At 5 feet (152.4 cm), this height is below average for adult men and women in most Western countries. It is about 22.9 cm shorter than the US average for men and about 9.1 cm shorter than the average for women.

How do you convert 5 feet to cm?

Multiply the decimal feet by 30.48: 5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm.