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To convert centimeters to feet, divide by 30.48. So 180 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.906 ft (5 feet 10.9 inches), 160 cm = 5.249 ft (5'3"), and 200 cm = 6.562 ft. For the fractional inches, multiply the decimal part of the foot result by 12.
Height is the primary reason for this conversion. Passport and identity documents in most countries list height in centimeters, while North American medical forms and driver's licenses list it in feet and inches. A height of 175 cm is "5 foot 9" in American parlance — both describe the same person, in different systems.
Did you know? The average height of an adult man is approximately 171 cm (5'7") globally. In the Netherlands, the tallest nation on average, men average 182.5 cm (6'0"). In the US, the average male height is about 175.3 cm (5'9").
International sports registrations list athlete heights in cm, but American broadcasters describe them in feet and inches. Furniture bought in Europe or Asia gives dimensions in cm; American rooms are measured in feet. Anyone with a European-format CV applying for jobs in the US may need to convert listed measurements.