How it’s calculated
- 1 inch = 2.54 cm, so 188 ÷ 2.54 = 74.02 inches
- 1 foot = 12 inches, so 74.02 ÷ 12 = 6 feet with 2.0 inches left over
- So 188 cm is 6 feet 2.0 inches, usually written 6′2″.
Conversion chart
| Height (cm) | Feet & inches | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 183 cm | 6' 0.0" | 72.0 in |
| 184 cm | 6' 0.4" | 72.4 in |
| 185 cm | 6' 0.8" | 72.8 in |
| 186 cm | 6' 1.2" | 73.2 in |
| 187 cm | 6' 1.6" | 73.6 in |
| 188 cm | 6' 2.0" | 74.0 in |
| 189 cm | 6' 2.4" | 74.4 in |
| 190 cm | 6' 2.8" | 74.8 in |
| 191 cm | 6' 3.2" | 75.2 in |
| 192 cm | 6' 3.6" | 75.6 in |
| 193 cm | 6' 4.0" | 76.0 in |
FAQ
How tall is 188 cm in feet?
188 cm is 6 feet 2.0 inches, which most people round to 6′2″.
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.