5 centimeters to feet

Q: How many feet is 5 centimeters?

5 centimeters is 0.164042 feet.

5 centimeters = 0.164042 feet

Rounded to a practical precision: 0.16 ft.

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How the calculation works

One centimeter is 0.0328084 feet, so:

5 cm × 0.0328084 = 0.164042 ft

Reversing it, 0.164042 feet ÷ 0.0328084 returns 5 centimeters.

Nearby values

Centimeters	Feet
3 cm	0.0984252 ft
3.5 cm	0.114829 ft
4 cm	0.131234 ft
4.5 cm	0.147638 ft
5 cm	0.164042 ft
5.5 cm	0.180446 ft
6 cm	0.19685 ft
6.5 cm	0.213255 ft
7 cm	0.229659 ft

About these units

Centimeter (cm) — A centimetre is one hundredth of a metre, the everyday metric unit for body measurements and small objects.

Foot (ft) — A foot is exactly 0.3048 metres, or 12 inches, and remains the standard unit for human height and aviation altitude.

Frequently asked questions

How many feet is 5 centimeters?

5 centimeters is 0.164042 feet.

How do I convert centimeters to feet myself?

Multiply by 0.0328084. To go back, divide by 0.0328084 — or multiply by 30.48.

Is this figure exact?

The conversion factor between the centimeter and the foot is fixed by definition. The figure above is rounded for readability; the converter carries full precision.

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