Length Unit Converter
Length Conversion =
Millimeter (mm)1700
Centimeter (cm)170
Meter (m)1.7
Inch (in)66.929134
Foot (ft)5.5774278
Enter a numeric value and select the source unit. The calculator instantly converts to all five length units used in clinical practice: millimeters, centimeters, meters, inches, and feet. Conversion factors use exact international standard values with high-precision arithmetic.
A patient's chart lists their height as 5 feet 8 inches. Convert to centimeters for BSA calculation.
The value 172.72 cm can be used directly for BSA calculations or weight-based dosing references.
Most medical documentation worldwide uses the metric system because its base-10 structure simplifies dosage calculations. However, many patients in the US report height in feet and inches. Accurate conversion is essential for BSA calculations, BMI, and any assessment that uses height or length measurements.
Most medical documentation worldwide uses the metric system because it simplifies dosage calculations and reduces conversion errors. The metric system's base-10 structure makes it easier to perform mathematical operations when calculating drug doses based on patient measurements.
This calculator uses high-precision decimal arithmetic with up to 64 digits of precision, ensuring clinically accurate conversions. The conversion factors used are the exact international standard values.
First convert everything to inches by multiplying the feet value by 12 and adding the remaining inches. Then multiply the total inches by 2.54 to get centimeters. For example, 5'10" = 70 inches × 2.54 = 177.8 cm.