120 cm in Feet and Inches
120 cm = 3′11″ (3 ft 11.2 in)
120 cm is 47.24 inches in total, which is 3 feet 11.2 inches. Rounded to the nearest inch, as heights usually are, that is 3 feet 11 inches.
120 cm in other units
- Centimeters
- 120 cm
- Meters
- 1.2 m
- Feet and inches
- 3′11″
- Inches
- 47.244 in
- Feet (decimal)
- 3.937 ft
How it compares
- 55.4 cm (22 in) shorter than the average US man (175.4 cm).
- 41.5 cm (16 in) shorter than the average US woman (161.5 cm).
- 51 cm (20 in) shorter than the average man worldwide (171 cm).
- 39 cm (15 in) shorter than the average woman worldwide (159 cm).
Averages: US adults from CDC measurements (2015–2018); worldwide figures are approximate.
How to convert 120 cm to feet and inches
- Divide by 2.54 to get inches: 120 cm ÷ 2.54 = 47.244 in.
- Divide by 12: 47.244 ÷ 12 = 3 feet with 11.2 inches left over.
- Round the inches: 3 ft 11 in (3′11″).
Nearby heights in cm
| 3′7″ | 109.22 cm |
| 3′8″ | 111.76 cm |
| 3′9″ | 114.3 cm |
| 3′10″ | 116.84 cm |
| 3′11″ | 119.38 cm |
| 4′0″ | 121.92 cm |
| 4′1″ | 124.46 cm |
| 4′2″ | 127 cm |
| 4′3″ | 129.54 cm |
Nearby heights in feet and inches
| 116 cm | 3′10″ |
| 117 cm | 3′10″ |
| 118 cm | 3′10″ |
| 119 cm | 3′11″ |
| 121 cm | 4′0″ |
| 122 cm | 4′0″ |
| 123 cm | 4′0″ |
| 124 cm | 4′1″ |
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Frequently asked questions
What is 120 cm in feet and inches?
120 cm is 3 ft 11.2 in, which rounds to 3 ft 11 in (3′11″).
How many feet is 120 cm?
120 cm is 3.937 feet (decimal).
How do I convert feet and inches to cm?
Multiply the feet by 12, add the inches, then multiply the total inches by 2.54. For example, 5 ft 7 in = 67 in × 2.54 = 170.18 cm.
How do I convert cm to feet and inches?
Divide the centimeters by 2.54 to get inches, then divide by 12: the whole number is feet and the remainder is inches. 170 cm ÷ 2.54 = 66.9 in = 5 ft 6.9 in, about 5 ft 7 in.