170 cm to Feet and Inches: 5 ft 6.9 in

170 cm to Feet and Inches

170 cm to feet: 170 centimeters equals 5 feet 6.9 inches. As a decimal, that’s 5.58 feet, and most people simply call it 5 ft 7 in.

For background on the unit itself, see the centimetre entry on Wikipedia.

This height is searched constantly, because forms, passports and clothing size charts often ask for centimeters while people picture themselves in feet. The steps below show exactly how the conversion works and what heights near 170 cm look like.

How to Convert 170 cm to Feet and Inches

inches = centimeters ÷ 2.54, then feet = inches ÷ 12

170 ÷ 2.54 = 66.93 in

Now split those inches into feet: 66.93 ÷ 12 is 5 with a remainder of 6.93. So 170 cm is 5 feet 6.93 inches.

Table: 160 to 185 cm in Feet and Inches

Where 170 cm Sits Among Adults

Global averages for adult height differ by country, but 170 cm is close to the figure often quoted for men worldwide, and above the typical adult woman’s height in many places. In some countries it is shorter than average, and in others it is taller. It’s a reminder that height depends heavily on genetics, nutrition and region.

Why the Answer Isn’t a Round Number

The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm, but 170 isn’t a multiple of 2.54, so the result comes out as a fraction. That’s why the converted height is 5 feet 6.93 inches rather than a neat whole figure. When you need a single number on a form, 5 ft 7 in is the usual rounding, and it overstates the height by only about 0.07 inch.

A Simple Mental Shortcut

An easy reference point is that 152.4 cm is exactly 5 feet. Subtract that from 170 and you get 17.6 cm above the 5-foot mark. Divide by 2.54 to get 6.93 inches. That trick works for any height between 5 and 6 feet and only needs one number to remember.

Filling in Forms That Use Centimeters

If a form gives you a choice between centimeters and feet, choose centimeters when you can, since it avoids rounding. Many international applications, medical records and fitness apps prefer metric. If you only know your height in feet, convert carefully: for 5 ft 7 in, that’s 67 inches × 2.54 = 170.2 cm.

Converting Feet and Inches Back to Centimeters

Multiply total inches by 2.54. For a wider height chart, see our guide on 5 feet in centimeters and the companion page on 6 feet in centimeters. The explainer on the inch covers why 2.54 is such an important number.

170 cm to feet for Clothing and Online Shopping

International clothing sites often give size advice by height in centimeters. A shopper who knows they are about 5 ft 7 in can use the 170 cm to feet conversion to jump to the right row of a size chart, without redoing the sum each time. Bookmark this page and the conversion is always one click away.

Keep in mind that brands cut clothes differently, so height is only a rough guide. If you are between two sizes, read the fabric details and the customer reviews. Whichever unit the chart uses, the 170 cm to feet figure of 5 ft 6.9 in stays the same, so you can always translate back.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is 170 cm in feet?

170 cm is about 5.58 feet, or 5 feet 6.9 inches.

Is 170 cm the same as 5 ft 7 in?

Very nearly. 5 ft 7 in is 170.18 cm, only 0.18 cm taller.

How many inches is 170 cm?

170 cm is 66.93 inches.

How many meters is 170 cm?

170 cm equals 1.7 meters.