Height Calculator

- May 02, 2025

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Convert between different height measurement units (feet/inches, centimeters, meters) and calculate height percentiles for different age groups and genders.

Height Conversion

From:

To:

Feet:

Inches:

Gender:

Age Group:

Height Unit:

Height (cm):

Display Options

Decimal Places:

Result

Converted Height

centimeters

Percentile Details

25%

50%

75%

95%

Percentile	Height (cm)	Height (ft/in)	Category

About Height Measurements

Height is measured in various units across different regions of the world. The metric system uses centimeters and meters, while the imperial system uses feet and inches.

Conversion Factors

1 foot = 12 inches
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
1 foot = 30.48 centimeters
1 meter = 100 centimeters
1 meter = 3.28084 feet
1 meter = 39.3701 inches

Height Percentiles

Height percentiles show how a person's height compares to the general population of the same age and gender. A percentile of 50% represents the median height, while 95% means taller than 95% of the population.

Height distribution varies by geographic region, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors. The percentiles provided are based on data from developed countries and may not be representative of all populations.

Key Height Conversion Formulas:

\( \text{1 foot} = 30.48 \text{ cm} \)
\( \text{1 inch} = 2.54 \text{ cm} \)
\( \text{Height (cm)} = (\text{Feet} \times 30.48) + (\text{Inches} \times 2.54) \)
\( \text{Meters} = \text{Centimeters} \div 100 \)
\( \text{Inches} = \text{Centimeters} \div 2.54 \)

What Is the Height Calculator?

The Height Calculator is an easy-to-use tool that helps you convert height measurements between different units—feet and inches, centimeters, meters, and inches—and also calculate height percentiles based on age group and gender. Whether you're working on a Health report, comparing growth stats, or simply curious, this unit conversion tool delivers fast, reliable results.

Why Use This Height Calculator?

This tool is useful for anyone needing quick unit conversions or height evaluations. Key benefits include:

Instant conversion of measurements between imperial and metric units.
Clear comparison of height against population averages.
Helpful for parents, doctors, teachers, and Fitness professionals.
Includes height percentile interpretation for children, teens, and adults.

How to Use the Calculator

Using this height measurement tool is simple. Follow these steps:

1. Convert Height Units

Select Unit Conversion tab.
Choose the units you want to convert from and to.
Enter your height values—either in feet/inches or another unit.
Click “Calculate” to get the converted result instantly.

2. Calculate Height Percentile

Select the Height Percentile tab.
Choose gender and age group.
Enter height in centimeters or feet/inches.
Click “Calculate” to see your percentile rank and category (e.g., average, above average).

How This Calculator Helps

The Height Calculator doubles as both a conversion helper and a growth assessment tool. It saves time on manual calculations and offers a better understanding of how height compares across populations. Use it to:

Track your child’s growth and compare it to averages.
Prepare data for school reports, health charts, or Sports metrics.
Get precise conversions using this reliable measurement converter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a height percentile?

A height percentile tells you how a person’s height compares to others in the same group. For example, being in the 75th percentile means you're taller than 75% of your peers.

Can I switch units easily?

Yes. Use the “Swap Units” button to quickly reverse the conversion direction.

What age groups are supported?

The tool supports three categories: children (2–12 years), teens (13–19 years), and adults (20+ years).

How accurate is the percentile calculation?

Percentiles are based on population averages from developed countries. They are good indicators but may not reflect all global or individual variations.

Bonus Tip

This calculator is part of a family of conversion tools that make handling different units fast and efficient. Similar to tools like the convert feet to meters calculator, Convert mL to L tool, and grams to milliliters converter, this height tool simplifies your daily measurement tasks.