157 cm in feet and inches

157 centimeters = 5 feet 1.8110236220472 inches

Centimeters to Feet And Inches Conversion Formula

The conversion is made in a few steps to make it easier for comprehension
1) [integer-feet] = floor([centimeters] * 0.032808398950131) - floor means - give me the lowest integer value of this division
2) [centimeters-to-be-converted-to-inches] = ([centimeters] - ([integer-feet] * 30.48))
3) [inches] = [centimeters-to-be-converted-to-inches] * 0.39370078740157

1 cm = (25 ÷ 762) ft = 0.032808398950131 ft
1 cm = (50 ÷ 127) in = 0.39370078740157 in
1 ft = 30.48 cm

157 centimeters to feet and inches Conversion breakdown and explanation

To convert 157 cm to feet and inches you have to follow the steps from the Conversion Formula section above
1) [integer-feet] = floor(157 * 0.032808398950131) = floor(5.1509186351706) = 5 feet
2) [centimeters-to-be-converted-to-inches] = (157 - (5 * 30.48)) = (157 - 152.4) = 4.6 centimeters
3) [inches] = 4.6 * 0.39370078740157 = 1.8110236220472 inches

So finally from 1) and 3) we have 5 feet and 1.8110236220472 inches