Height Calculator

Convert height units, analyze height statistics, and predict child height

Height Input

Enter height in feet/inches or centimeters

Child Height Prediction

Predict a child's adult height based on parents' heights

Height Classifications

Male Heights:
  • Very Short: Under 5'2" (157cm)
  • Short: 5'2" - 5'6" (157-168cm)
  • Average: 5'6" - 6'0" (168-183cm)
  • Tall: 6'0" - 6'4" (183-193cm)
  • Very Tall: Over 6'4" (193cm)
Female Heights:
  • Very Short: Under 4'10" (147cm)
  • Short: 4'10" - 5'2" (147-157cm)
  • Average: 5'2" - 5'8" (157-173cm)
  • Tall: 5'8" - 6'0" (173-183cm)
  • Very Tall: Over 6'0" (183cm)

Height Conversion Facts

Conversion Formulas:
  • Inches to cm: multiply by 2.54
  • Feet to meters: multiply by 0.3048
  • cm to inches: divide by 2.54
  • Meters to feet: divide by 0.3048
Average Heights (Adults):
  • US Male: 5'9" (175cm)
  • US Female: 5'4" (162cm)
  • Global Male: 5'7" (171cm)
  • Global Female: 5'3" (160cm)
Height Prediction Accuracy:
  • Mid-parental method: ±2 inches typical variance
  • Most accurate for children with average-height parents
  • Environmental factors can influence final height