How it’s calculated
- 1 inch = 2.54 cm, so 155 ÷ 2.54 = 61.02 inches
- 1 foot = 12 inches, so 61.02 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with 1.0 inches left over
- So 155 cm is 5 feet 1.0 inches, usually written 5′1″.
Conversion chart
| Height (cm) | Feet & inches | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 150 cm | 4' 11.1" | 59.1 in |
| 151 cm | 4' 11.4" | 59.4 in |
| 152 cm | 4' 11.8" | 59.8 in |
| 153 cm | 5' 0.2" | 60.2 in |
| 154 cm | 5' 0.6" | 60.6 in |
| 155 cm | 5' 1.0" | 61.0 in |
| 156 cm | 5' 1.4" | 61.4 in |
| 157 cm | 5' 1.8" | 61.8 in |
| 158 cm | 5' 2.2" | 62.2 in |
| 159 cm | 5' 2.6" | 62.6 in |
| 160 cm | 5' 3.0" | 63.0 in |
FAQ
How tall is 155 cm in feet?
155 cm is 5 feet 1.0 inches, which most people round to 5′1″.
How do I convert cm to feet and inches?
Divide centimeters by 2.54 to get inches, then divide by 12: the whole number is feet and the remainder is inches.
Is 1 inch exactly 2.54 cm?
Yes. Since 1959 the international inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters.