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5 feet and 4.96 inches
What is 165 cm in Feet and Inches?
Are you trying to calculate how tall 165 cm is in feet and inches?
How tall is 165 cm when converted to feet:
165 cm is approximately 5 feet and 5 inches tall when converted to feet.
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ToggleHow to Convert 165 Centimeters to Feet and Inches?
You can easily convert 165 centimeters to feet using a conversion calculator tool or manually by using a few simple steps listed below:
Step 1: Divide 165 cm by 30.48 to get the measurement in feet because (1 foot is approximately equal to 30.48 cm)
165 ÷ 30.48 = 5.41339 feet
Step 2: Consider the whole part of the result representing the feet that are 5 feet
Step 3: Next, convert the decimal part to inches. Multiple it by 12 ( since 1 foot =12 inches)
0.41339 × 12=4.96068 inches.
On rounding it to the nearest whole number, you’ll get 5 inches.
Therefore, 165 cm = 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Alternate Method:
Step 1: To convert height in centimeters to inches, divide 165 by 2.54.
On dividing it, 165 ÷2.54 = 64.96 inches
Step 2: Divide the height in inches by 12 to convert it into feet (since 1 foot=12 inches)
64.96 ÷ 12 = 5.41 feet.
Consider the whole part as the number of feet equal to 5 feet.
Step 3: To find the remaining inches, multiply the decimal part with 12.
0.41 × 12 = 4.96 inches.
On rounding it to the closest whole number, you’ll get 5 inches.
Step 4: On putting together, you’ll find 165 cm= 5 feet and 5 inches.
These are the two methods for converting height from cm to feet, and you can also use a feet converter for this. Choose the one that seems effortless and time-saving to use.
You can also use this method to find 170 cm in feet.
Some Benefits to Know the Conversion from Cm to Feet
Cm to feet conversion is helpful in various situations like:
- Understanding foot measurements is essential because they are universal measurements mainly used in the United States and the United Kingdom.
- Room Layouts, furniture, and clothing are often measured in feet and inches.
- In the fitness and medical context, height is usually measured by feet and inches.
- This conversion helps students grasp the mathematical calculation concept by understanding the relation between feet and cm.