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How to convert 188 cm to inches
One inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, so divide by 2.54: 188 ÷ 2.54 = 74.0157 inches.
To get feet and inches, divide the inches by 12: 74.02 ÷ 12 = 6 feet with 2 inches left over, so 188 cm is 6 ft 2 in.
Is 188 cm tall?
At 6 ft 2 in, 188 cm is 12.7 cm (5 in) taller than the average American man (175.3 cm, 5 ft 9 in) and 26.7 cm (10.5 in) taller than the average American woman (161.3 cm, 5 ft 3.5 in), based on CDC measurements of US adults.
Healthy weight for 188 cm (6′2″)
A healthy BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 188 cm corresponds to a weight of 65–88 kg (144–194 lb). BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis; muscle mass and body shape matter too. Check yours with the BMI calculator.
188 cm in other units
| Unit | 188 cm equals |
|---|---|
| Inches | 74.02 in |
| Feet | 6.168 ft |
| Feet and inches | 6 ft 2 in |
| Millimeters | 1,880 mm |
| Meters | 1.88 m |
| Yards | 2.056 yd |
Nearby values
| Centimeters | Inches | Feet & inches |
|---|---|---|
| 183 cm | 72.05 in | 6 ft 0 in |
| 184 cm | 72.44 in | 6 ft 0.4 in |
| 185 cm | 72.83 in | 6 ft 0.8 in |
| 186 cm | 73.23 in | 6 ft 1.2 in |
| 187 cm | 73.62 in | 6 ft 1.6 in |
| 188 cm | 74.02 in | 6 ft 2 in |
| 189 cm | 74.41 in | 6 ft 2.4 in |
| 190 cm | 74.80 in | 6 ft 2.8 in |
| 191 cm | 75.20 in | 6 ft 3.2 in |
| 192 cm | 75.59 in | 6 ft 3.6 in |
| 193 cm | 75.98 in | 6 ft 4 in |
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Frequently asked questions
How many inches is 188 cm?
188 cm is 74.02 inches (188 ÷ 2.54).
What is 188 cm in feet?
188 cm is 6.17 feet, or 6 ft 2 in.
Is 188 cm (6′2″) a good height?
188 cm is above the average height of American men. Every height is normal; averages also vary a lot between countries.