5'8" in cm
5 feet 8 inches converts to 172.72 centimeters. In total that is 68 inches.
How 5'8" converts to centimeters
5 feet is 60 inches. Adding the extra 8 gives 68 inches, and one inch is 2.54 centimeters.
(5 × 12 + 8) × 2.54 = 172.72 cm
Nearby heights
| Height | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 5'3" | 160.02 cm |
| 5'4" | 162.56 cm |
| 5'5" | 165.1 cm |
| 5'6" | 167.64 cm |
| 5'7" | 170.18 cm |
| 5'8" | 172.72 cm |
| 5'9" | 175.26 cm |
| 5'10" | 177.8 cm |
| 5'11" | 180.34 cm |
| 6'0" | 182.88 cm |
| 6'1" | 185.42 cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters is 5'8"?
5'8" is 172.72 cm. That is 5 feet 8 inches, which comes to 68 inches in total, and inches convert to centimeters by multiplying by 2.54.
How do you convert 5'8" to centimeters?
Turn the feet into inches first: 5 × 12 = 60, plus 8 gives 68 inches. Multiply that by 2.54 to get 172.72 cm.
Is 5'8" tall?
At 172.72 cm, 5′8″ is around average for men in the US and UK, and above average for women. Average adult height varies by country by several centimetres, so treat any single figure as a rough guide.
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