converting 5'2

[kitty]

Im trying to collate lots of statistics and wondered if anyone knew how to convert information. most people have given me their height in feet - ie 5ft 2 inches, how do i convert this into inches and metres? I need to establish the body mass index of each person so need to get all information into metric (i think?!) Ta

[gazzawazza]

To convert 5'2" into inches you simply multiply the number of feet (ie 5) x 12 (the number of inches in one foot) and then add the remaining two inches, which works out at 62 inches.

To convert this into metres you then multiply x 0.0254, so 5'2" works out at 62 x .0254 = 1.5748.

[rja211077]

search the web with the words 'unit converter' - there's loads of websites and downloadable utilities that do this for you for all sorts of units

[monty0703]

In Google, type in your measurement and what you want it converted into then press enter. Google will automatically use it's convertor function to give you the answer as well as a list of relevant sites.

[monty0703]

cont.. for example, in Google type: five feet two inches in inches. This gives an immediate answer.

[Disco Fever]

If you go on some health sites on the net you input your height and weight and it tells you your BMI.