188 cm in Feet and Inches

188 cm = 6′2″ (6 ft 2.02 in)

188 cm is 74.02 inches in total, which is 6 feet 2.02 inches. Rounded to the nearest inch, as heights usually are, that is 6 feet 2 inches.

188 cm in other units

Centimeters
188 cm
Meters
1.88 m
Feet and inches
6′2″
Inches
74.016 in
Feet (decimal)
6.168 ft

How it compares

  • 12.6 cm (5 in) taller than the average US man (175.4 cm).
  • 26.5 cm (10 in) taller than the average US woman (161.5 cm).
  • 17 cm (6.7 in) taller than the average man worldwide (171 cm).
  • 29 cm (11 in) taller than the average woman worldwide (159 cm).

Averages: US adults from CDC measurements (2015–2018); worldwide figures are approximate.

How to convert 188 cm to feet and inches

  1. Divide by 2.54 to get inches: 188 cm ÷ 2.54 = 74.016 in.
  2. Divide by 12: 74.016 ÷ 12 = 6 feet with 2.02 inches left over.
  3. Round the inches: 6 ft 2 in (6′2″).

Nearby heights in cm

5′10″177.8 cm
5′11″180.34 cm
6′0″182.88 cm
6′1″185.42 cm
6′2″187.96 cm
6′3″190.5 cm
6′4″193.04 cm
6′5″195.58 cm
6′6″198.12 cm

Nearby heights in feet and inches

184 cm6′0″
185 cm6′1″
186 cm6′1″
187 cm6′2″
189 cm6′2″
190 cm6′3″
191 cm6′3″
192 cm6′4″

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Frequently asked questions

What is 188 cm in feet and inches?

188 cm is 6 ft 2.02 in, which rounds to 6 ft 2 in (6′2″).

How many feet is 188 cm?

188 cm is 6.168 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.