5 foot 2 in cm
5′2″ = 157.5 cm = 1.575 m = 62 inches
Working: (5 × 12 + 2) × 2.54 = 157.48
5 feet 2 inches is 157.5 centimetres, or 1.575 metres.
Convert in two steps. Turn the height into inches first — 5 × 12 = 60, plus 2 gives 62 inches. Then multiply by 2.54, since one inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm: 62 × 2.54 = 157.48 cm.
Unlike the reverse conversion, this direction is exact: feet and inches are whole numbers and the factor is exact, so 5′2″ is precisely 157.48 cm with no rounding involved. Rounded for a form that wants whole centimetres, it is 157 cm.
Five foot two is among the most commonly reported heights on English-language forms, and it converts to 157.48 cm — close enough to 157.5 that most systems store it as that. It sits inside petite sizing in both US and UK clothing ranges, which is the practical reason the metric figure gets looked up at all.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cm is 5 foot 2?
5 feet 2 inches is 157.5 cm. Convert the height to 62 total inches, then multiply by 2.54.
Is 5′2″ tall?
It is below average for adults in most countries while sitting well within the normal range. It is a common adult height for women across Europe and North America.
How do you convert feet and inches to centimetres?
Multiply the feet by 12 and add the inches to get the total in inches. Then multiply that total by 2.54, because one inch is exactly 2.54 centimetres.
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