162 centimeters equals approximately 5.31 feet. This conversion helps to understand height measurements across different units, especially useful for international contexts.
To convert centimeters to feet, you divide the centimeter value by 30.48 since there are 30.48 centimeters in one foot. This makes it easy to switch between metric and imperial measurement systems.
Conversion Result
The height of 162 cm is roughly 5.31 feet.
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Result in feet:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert centimeters to feet is dividing the centimeter number by 30.48 because, by definition, 1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters. For example, to convert 162 cm: 162 / 30.48 = 5.3149 feet, which is about 5.31 feet. This works because it applies the direct ratio between the units.
Conversion Example
- Convert 180 cm:
- Step 1: Write down 180.
- Step 2: Divide 180 by 30.48, which gives approximately 5.9055.
- Step 3: Rounded result: 5.91 feet.
- Convert 150 cm:
- Step 1: Write down 150.
- Step 2: Divide 150 by 30.48, resulting in about 4.9212.
- Step 3: Rounded to 4.92 feet.
- Convert 200 cm:
- Step 1: Write down 200.
- Step 2: Divide 200 by 30.48, which gives approximately 6.5617.
- Step 3: Rounded: 6.56 feet.
- Convert 100 cm:
- Step 1: Write down 100.
- Step 2: Divide 100 by 30.48, resulting in about 3.2808.
- Step 3: Rounded: 3.28 feet.
- Convert 137 cm:
- Step 1: Write down 137.
- Step 2: Divide 137 by 30.48, which results in approximately 4.4944.
- Step 3: Rounded: 4.49 feet.
Conversion Chart
| Centimeters | Feet |
|---|---|
| 137.0 | 4.49 |
| 140.0 | 4.59 |
| 145.0 | 4.76 |
| 150.0 | 4.92 |
| 155.0 | 5.09 |
| 160.0 | 5.25 |
| 162.0 | 5.31 |
| 165.0 | 5.41 |
| 170.0 | 5.58 |
| 175.0 | 5.74 |
| 180.0 | 5.91 |
| 185.0 | 6.07 |
| 187.0 | 6.13 |
Use this chart to quickly find the equivalent feet for centimeters listed. Simply look across the row to find your centimeter value and read the corresponding feet measurement.
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Conversion Definitions
cm
Centimeter (cm) is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter, used worldwide for measuring shorter lengths like height, width, or depth. It is part of the SI system and commonly used in everyday measurements.
feet
Feet (ft) is an imperial measurement unit mainly used in the United States for height, distance, and construction. One foot equals 12 inches or approximately 30.48 centimeters, serving as a standard unit for measuring larger lengths.
Conversion FAQs
How accurate is converting 162 cm to feet?
The conversion from centimeters to feet is precise when using the exact ratio of 30.48 centimeters per foot. Minor rounding differences occur when rounding to decimal places, but for practical purposes, the result is sufficiently accurate.
Can I convert 162 cm to inches directly from feet?
Yes, since 1 foot equals 12 inches, you can multiply the feet part by 12 and add any remaining inches. For 162 cm, converting to inches involves dividing by 2.54, then breaking down the inches into whole numbers and fractions.
Why does the conversion from cm to feet sometimes vary slightly?
The variations happen mainly because of rounding the decimal result to a certain number of decimal places. Slight differences in rounding can make the converted height appear slightly different but are generally negligible.
