Quick answer
5′10″ is 177.8 cm, or 1.78 m.
How it works
One foot is 30.48 centimeters and one inch is 2.54 centimeters. Convert everything to inches or centimeters first, then to the unit you want.
Formula
cm = (feet × 12 + inches) × 2.54
Assumptions & limitations
- Results are rounded for display.
Formula and assumptions reviewed October 2026 by the Calculyn team. How we build our calculators
Frequently asked questions
How do I read cm as feet?
Divide cm by 30.48 to get feet; multiply the decimal part by 12 for the inches.