How it’s calculated
- 1 inch = 2.54 cm, so 165 ÷ 2.54 = 64.96 inches
- 1 foot = 12 inches, so 64.96 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with 5.0 inches left over
- So 165 cm is 5 feet 5.0 inches, usually written 5′5″.
Conversion chart
| Height (cm) | Feet & inches | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 166 cm | 5' 5.4" | 65.4 in |
| 167 cm | 5' 5.7" | 65.7 in |
| 168 cm | 5' 6.1" | 66.1 in |
| 169 cm | 5' 6.5" | 66.5 in |
| 170 cm | 5' 6.9" | 66.9 in |
FAQ
How tall is 165 cm in feet?
165 cm is 5 feet 5.0 inches, which most people round to 5′5″.
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.