170 cm in Feet
170 cm in feet is 5 feet 6.9 inches (5′ 6.9″), or 5.58 feet. See the exact conversion, formula, full unit table and how tall 170 cm is compared to average.
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Quick answer
170 cm is equal to 5 feet 6.9 inches (5′ 6.9″), or about 5.58 feet in decimal form. To convert, divide 170 by 2.54 to get 66.93 inches, then divide by 12 — that gives 5 feet with 6.9 inches left over.
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170 cm in Feet and Inches
170 cm = 5 feet 6.9 inches (5′ 6.9″). In decimal form, that’s 5.58 feet. This is one of the most common heights people convert between the metric and imperial systems.
How to Convert 170 cm to Feet
There are two easy ways, depending on the format you want:
1. Decimal feet — divide by 30.48 (there are 30.48 cm in a foot):
170 ÷ 30.48 = 5.58 feet
2. Feet and inches — first convert to inches (÷ 2.54), then split into feet and inches:
170 ÷ 2.54 = 66.93 inches 66.93 ÷ 12 = 5 feet, with 6.9 inches remaining = 5′ 6.9″
170 cm Conversion Table
| Unit | 170 cm equals |
|---|---|
| Feet & inches | 5′ 6.9″ |
| Decimal feet | 5.58 ft |
| Inches | 66.93 in |
| Meters | 1.7 m |
| Millimeters | 1700 mm |
How Tall Is 170 cm?
At 170 cm (5′ 6.9″), this height is around average for men and above average for women. Compared with US adult averages, it is about 5.3 cm shorter than the average height for men (175.3 cm / 5′9″) and about 8.5 cm taller than the average height for women (161.5 cm / 5′4″).
Nearby Heights
| Height | Feet & Inches |
|---|---|
| 167 cm | 5′ 5.7″ |
| 168 cm | 5′ 6.1″ |
| 169 cm | 5′ 6.5″ |
| 171 cm | 5′ 7.3″ |
| 172 cm | 5′ 7.7″ |
| 173 cm | 5′ 8.1″ |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many feet is 170 cm?
170 cm is 5 feet 6.9 inches, which is 5.58 feet in decimal form. In feet and inches it's written 5′ 6.9″.
What is 170 cm in inches?
170 cm equals 66.93 inches. To convert centimeters to inches, divide by 2.54 (since 1 inch = 2.54 cm).
Is 170 cm tall?
At 170 cm (5′ 6.9″), this height is around average for men and above average for women. It is about 5.3 cm shorter than the average height for adult men in the US (175.3 cm / 5′9″) and about 8.5 cm taller than the average for women (161.5 cm / 5′4″).
How do you convert 170 cm to feet?
Divide the centimeters by 30.48: 170 ÷ 30.48 = 5.58 feet. For feet and inches, divide 170 by 2.54 to get 66.93 inches, then divide by 12 (12 inches per foot), giving 5 feet 6.9 inches.
What is 170 cm in meters?
170 cm equals 1.7 meters. To convert centimeters to meters, divide by 100.
Sources
- Anthropometric reference data for adults (mean height) — U.S. CDC — NHANES
- International yard and pound agreement — 1 inch = 2.54 cm — U.S. NIST