180 cm to Feet and Inches: 5 ft 10.9 in

180 cm to Feet and Inches

180 cm to feet: 180 centimeters equals 5 feet 10.9 inches. In everyday speech, people usually call that 5 ft 11 in.

For background on the unit itself, see the centimetre entry on Wikipedia.

A height of 180 cm is a round metric number that many people use for themselves, but it is a little under the 6-foot mark. Below, you’ll see how the conversion works, why it lands so close to 6 feet, and how neighbouring heights compare.

How to Convert 180 cm to Feet and Inches

inches = centimeters ÷ 2.54, then feet = inches ÷ 12

180 ÷ 2.54 = 70.87 in

Divide 70.87 by 12: that is 5 with a remainder of 10.87. So 180 cm is 5 feet 10.87 inches. As a decimal, it is 5.91 feet.

Table: 175 to 185 cm in Feet and Inches

180 cm Compared With 6 Feet

Exactly 6 feet is 182.88 cm, so a person who is 180 cm tall is 2.88 cm (about 1.1 inches) short of that mark. It is a common source of small exaggeration on profiles and forms: people who are 180 cm tall often round up to “six foot“, when 5 ft 11 in is the more accurate statement.

If you want the exact value of the round number, see our page on 6 feet in centimeters.

Where 180 cm Sits Among Adults

For men, 180 cm is above the global average, which is often quoted at around 171 cm. In some countries, such as the Netherlands, average adult male height is closer to 183 cm, so 180 cm is only slightly below average there. For women, 180 cm is very tall in almost every country.

Using 180 cm to feet on Forms and Profiles

When a form needs feet and inches, write 5 ft 11 in for 180 cm, since that is the nearest whole inch. If it accepts decimals, use 5.91 ft. Sport listings, driving licences and dating profiles all use different conventions, so check whether the field wants inches only, feet and inches, or centimeters.

Easy Anchor Trick

Start from 152.4 cm, which is exactly 5 feet. The difference from 180 is 27.6 cm. Divide by 2.54 to get 10.87 inches. Add them and you have 5 ft 10.87 in without any long multiplication.

Related Conversions

To go the other way, multiply total inches by 2.54. For related heights, see 170 cm in feet and 5 feet in centimeters, or the explainer on the inch.

180 cm to feet for Desks, Beds and Everyday Fit

Body height affects how furniture feels. A person of 180 cm usually has an elbow height of about 108 to 113 cm, which is a good guide for a comfortable desk or kitchen counter. Standard beds are around 190 to 200 cm long, so someone of 180 cm has room to spare, while a person over 190 cm may want an extra-long size.

When you compare products listed in inches, converting 180 cm to feet and inches (5 ft 10.9 in) makes it easy to see whether a size chart is aimed at you or not.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is 180 cm in feet?

180 cm is 5.91 feet, or 5 feet 10.9 inches.

Is 180 cm 6 feet?

No. 6 feet is 182.88 cm, so 180 cm is about 1.1 inches shorter.

How many inches is 180 cm?

180 cm is 70.87 inches.

How many meters is 180 cm?

180 cm equals 1.8 meters.