5 Feet 8 Inches in cm
5′8″ = 172.72 centimeters
5′8″ =
172.72
centimeters (cm)
(5×12 + 8) × 2.54 = 172.72 cm
Meters1.727 m
Total Inches68 in
Millimeters1727 mm
Height ContextAverage height for men in many countries
How to Convert 5 Feet 8 Inches to cm
(5 × 12 + 8) × 2.54 = 172.72 cm
1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly | 1 foot = 30.48 cm
5 ft 8 in in cm172.72 cm
5 ft 8 in in meters1.727 m
5 ft 8 in in mm1727 mm
Total inches68 inches
Average height for men in many countries.
Height Reference Table — 5 Feet
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cm is 5 feet 8 inches?
5 feet 8 inches = 172.72 cm. Multiply total inches (68) by 2.54 to get centimeters.
What is 5′8″ in meters?
5 feet 8 inches = 1.727 meters. Divide 172.72 cm by 100.
Is 5 feet 8 inches tall?
Average height for men in many countries. For reference: average US male is 5′9″ (175.3 cm), average US female is 5′4″ (162.6 cm).
How do I convert feet and inches to cm?
Step 1: Convert feet to inches (multiply by 12). Step 2: Add the remaining inches. Step 3: Multiply the total by 2.54. For 5′8″: (5×12 + 8) × 2.54 = 172.72 cm.