170 cm in Feet
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170 cm = 5.58 feet = 5 feet 6.93 inches = 66.93 inches
Conversions rounded to 2 decimal places
Height Conversion Table: Centimeters to Feet
Below is a comprehensive conversion table showing the equivalent values in feet, inches, and the combined feet and inches format for heights ranging from 160 cm to 175 cm. This table is particularly useful for quickly finding the imperial equivalent of common metric height measurements.
| Centimeters | Feet and inches | Feet | Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160 cm | 5 feet 3 inches | 5.25 feet | 63.00 in |
| 161 cm | 5 feet 3.4 inches | 5.28 feet | 63.39 in |
| 162 cm | 5 feet 3.8 inches | 5.31 feet | 63.78 in |
| 163 cm | 5 feet 4.2 inches | 5.35 feet | 64.17 in |
| 164 cm | 5 feet 4.6 inches | 5.38 feet | 64.57 in |
| 165 cm | 5 feet 5 inches | 5.41 feet | 64.96 in |
| 166 cm | 5 feet 5.4 inches | 5.45 feet | 65.35 in |
| 167 cm | 5 feet 5.7 inches | 5.48 feet | 65.75 in |
| 168 cm | 5 feet 6.1 inches | 5.51 feet | 66.14 in |
| 169 cm | 5 feet 6.5 inches | 5.54 feet | 66.54 in |
| 170 cm | 5 feet 6.9 inches | 5.58 feet | 66.93 in |
| 171 cm | 5 feet 7.3 inches | 5.61 feet | 67.32 in |
| 172 cm | 5 feet 7.7 inches | 5.64 feet | 67.72 in |
| 173 cm | 5 feet 8.1 inches | 5.68 feet | 68.11 in |
| 174 cm | 5 feet 8.5 inches | 5.71 feet | 68.50 in |
| 175 cm | 5 feet 8.9 inches | 5.74 feet | 68.90 in |
Conversions rounded to max 1 or 2 decimal places.
Understanding Height Conversion: 170 cm in Feet
Converting between centimeters and feet is a common need when comparing height measurements across different systems. 170 cm equals 5.58 feet, or 5 feet and 7 inches when expressed in the standard feet and inches format. This conversion is particularly useful when navigating between the metric system used in most countries and the imperial system used primarily in the United States.
Why Convert 170 cm to Feet?
Understanding your height in both centimeters and feet allows for easier communication across different measurement systems. A height of 170 cm is considered average in many countries that use the metric system. When converted to the imperial system, 170 cm in feet equals approximately 5.58 feet (5 feet and 7 inches), which provides context for those more familiar with feet and inches.
Average Heights Around the World
The average height for men in the United States is 175.4 centimeters, which is about 5 feet 9 inches. The average height for women is 161.7 centimeters, which is about 5 feet and 3 1/2 inches. This is according to a 2018 report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).1
A height of 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) is slightly below the average for American men but above the average for American women. In many European countries, the average male height ranges from 175 cm to 180 cm, while the average female height ranges from 162 cm to 170 cm. Therefore, 170 cm represents a height that falls within common global averages.
How to Convert 170 cm to Feet
The conversion from centimeters to feet follows a simple mathematical formula: divide the length value by 30.48, since 1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters.
Formula: Feet = Centimeters ÷ 30.48
For 170 cm: 170 ÷ 30.48 = 5.577 feet ≈ 5.58 feet
To convert the decimal part of feet to inches, multiply it by 12 (since 1 foot = 12 inches):
Formula: Inches = (Decimal Part of Feet) × 12
For 0.58 feet: 0.58 × 12 = 6.96 inches ≈ 7 inches
Therefore, 170 cm equals 5 feet and 7 inches.
The Significance of 170 cm in Feet
A height of 170 cm, which equals 5 feet 7 inches, is often considered a medium height in many countries. Understanding this conversion helps in various contexts, from medical records to fitness tracking, clothing sizes, and international travel. The conversion between 170 cm in feet is particularly relevant for individuals moving between countries that use different measurement systems.
Global Height Standards
While the metric system (centimeters) is the international standard for height measurement, the imperial system (feet and inches) remains common in the United States and a few other countries. Converting 170 cm to feet (5.58 feet or 5 feet 7 inches) allows for easier comparison across these different standards.
In medical and scientific contexts, heights are typically recorded in centimeters. However, in everyday conversation in the United States, heights are commonly expressed in feet and inches. Therefore, knowing that 170 cm equals 5 feet 7 inches facilitates clearer communication across cultural boundaries.
170 cm in Different Contexts
For clothing sizes, a height of 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) often falls into the "medium" category in many international sizing systems. In sports, this height may be considered average or slightly below average for male athletes in sports like soccer or basketball, while being above average for female athletes in many disciplines.
Understanding the conversion of 170 cm in feet also helps when interpreting growth charts for adolescents, as different countries may use different measurement systems for tracking physical development. A teenager who is 170 cm tall would be 5 feet 7 inches in the imperial system.