How it’s calculated
- 1 inch = 2.54 cm, so 160 ÷ 2.54 = 62.99 inches
- 1 foot = 12 inches, so 62.99 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with 3.0 inches left over
- So 160 cm is 5 feet 3.0 inches, usually written 5′3″.
Conversion chart
| Height (cm) | Feet & inches | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 161 cm | 5' 3.4" | 63.4 in |
| 162 cm | 5' 3.8" | 63.8 in |
| 163 cm | 5' 4.2" | 64.2 in |
| 164 cm | 5' 4.6" | 64.6 in |
| 165 cm | 5' 5.0" | 65.0 in |
FAQ
How tall is 160 cm in feet?
160 cm is 5 feet 3.0 inches, which most people round to 5′3″.
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.