Here's how to convert 5 feet 3 inches to centimeters:

1. Convert feet to inches:

* 5 feet * 12 inches/foot = 60 inches

2. Add the remaining inches:

* 60 inches + 3 inches = 63 inches

3. Convert inches to centimeters:

* 63 inches * 2.54 cm/inch = 160.02 cm

Therefore, 5 feet 3 inches is equal to 160.02 centimeters.