171 cm in Feet
171 cm in feet is 5 feet 7.3 inches (5′ 7.3″), or 5.61 feet. See the exact conversion, formula, full unit table and how tall 171 cm is compared to average.
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Quick answer
171 cm is equal to 5 feet 7.3 inches (5′ 7.3″), or about 5.61 feet in decimal form. To convert, divide 171 by 2.54 to get 67.32 inches, then divide by 12 — that gives 5 feet with 7.3 inches left over.
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171 cm in Feet and Inches
171 cm = 5 feet 7.3 inches (5′ 7.3″). In decimal form, that’s 5.61 feet. This is one of the most common heights people convert between the metric and imperial systems.
How to Convert 171 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):
171 ÷ 30.48 = 5.61 feet
2. Feet and inches — first convert to inches (÷ 2.54), then split into feet and inches:
171 ÷ 2.54 = 67.32 inches 67.32 ÷ 12 = 5 feet, with 7.3 inches remaining = 5′ 7.3″
171 cm Conversion Table
| Unit | 171 cm equals |
|---|---|
| Feet & inches | 5′ 7.3″ |
| Decimal feet | 5.61 ft |
| Inches | 67.32 in |
| Meters | 1.71 m |
| Millimeters | 1710 mm |
How Tall Is 171 cm?
At 171 cm (5′ 7.3″), this height is around average for men and above average for women. Compared with US adult averages, it is about 4.3 cm shorter than the average height for men (175.3 cm / 5′9″) and about 9.5 cm taller than the average height for women (161.5 cm / 5′4″).
Nearby Heights
| Height | Feet & Inches |
|---|---|
| 168 cm | 5′ 6.1″ |
| 169 cm | 5′ 6.5″ |
| 170 cm | 5′ 6.9″ |
| 172 cm | 5′ 7.7″ |
| 173 cm | 5′ 8.1″ |
| 174 cm | 5′ 8.5″ |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many feet is 171 cm?
171 cm is 5 feet 7.3 inches, which is 5.61 feet in decimal form. In feet and inches it's written 5′ 7.3″.
What is 171 cm in inches?
171 cm equals 67.32 inches. To convert centimeters to inches, divide by 2.54 (since 1 inch = 2.54 cm).
Is 171 cm tall?
At 171 cm (5′ 7.3″), this height is around average for men and above average for women. It is about 4.3 cm shorter than the average height for adult men in the US (175.3 cm / 5′9″) and about 9.5 cm taller than the average for women (161.5 cm / 5′4″).
How do you convert 171 cm to feet?
Divide the centimeters by 30.48: 171 ÷ 30.48 = 5.61 feet. For feet and inches, divide 171 by 2.54 to get 67.32 inches, then divide by 12 (12 inches per foot), giving 5 feet 7.3 inches.
What is 171 cm in meters?
171 cm equals 1.71 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