What is 170 cm in Feet and Inches?
5 feet and 6.9 inches
Conversion Formula Section:
To convert 170 cm to feet, we’ll use the following conversion formula
1 foot = 12 inches
1 inch = 2.54 centimeter
Example Calculation
170 cm ÷ 2.54 = 66.93 in
To convert into feet, 66.93 in ÷ 12 = 5.58 ft
0.58 ft × 12 = 6.93 in
170 cm≈ 5 ft 6.93 in
Step-by-Step Conversion Section:
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to manually convert cm to feet.
Example Calculation
Step 1: Divide the height in centimeters by 2.54 to convert it into inches.
170 cm ÷ 2.54 = 66.93 in
Step 2: Divide the height in inches by 12 to find the number of feet. The whole part represents the number of feet and note the remainder for the next step.
66.93 in ÷ 12 = 5.58 ft
whole feet = 5 ft
remainder = 0.58 ft
Step 3: Multiply the remainder above by 12 to find the remaining inches.(1 foot =12 in)
0.58 ft × 12 = 6.93 in
Step 4: Put the whole feet and remaining in together.
5 ft 6.93 in
So, 170 cm is slightly closer to 5’7’’
Conversion Table:
Centimeters | Feet & Inches | Feet | Inches |
170 | 5′ 6.9″ | 5.58 | 66.93 |
171 | 5′ 7.3″ | 5.61 | 67.32 |
172 | 5′ 7.7″ | 5.64 | 67.72 |
173 | 5′ 8.1″ | 5.68 | 68.11 |
174 | 5′ 8.5″ | 5.71 | 68.5 |
175 | 5′ 8.9″ | 5.74 | 68.9 |
Benefits of Knowing Height in Feet Section:
Understanding your height in feet can be useful in various situations:
- Knowing your height in feet makes it easier to communicate with others, especially in countries where the imperial system is more common.
- To select appropriate size clothing and in sports, such as basketball or volleyball.
- In construction/ interior design, measurements are usually done in feet & inches for better planning.