Height conversion
5'8" in CM
5 ft 8 in = 172.72 cm
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5 ft 8 in = 172.72 cm
(5 × 12 + 8) × 2.54 = 172.72
Height formula
5 feet = 60 inches
60 + 8 = 68 inches
68 × 2.54 = 172.72 cm
60 + 8 = 68 inches
68 × 2.54 = 172.72 cm
Understanding this height
This height is 68 total inches, or 1.7272 meters. Use the exact centimeter value when comparing international height records or size references.
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Frequently asked questions
How tall is 5'8" in cm?
5 feet 8 inches equals exactly 172.72 centimeters.
How is 5'8" converted to centimeters?
First convert the height to 68 total inches, then multiply by 2.54 to get 172.72 cm.