5'8" in CM: 172.72 cm
172.72 cm
Centimeters5'8"
Feet and inches5 ft 8 in · 1.7272 m · 68 total inches
How to convert 5'8" to cm
- Convert feet to inches: 5 × 12 = 60
- Add remaining inches: 60 + 8 = 68
- Multiply by 2.54: 68 × 2.54 = 172.72 cm
5 feet 8 inches is a height in feet and inches and equals exactly 172.72 centimeters because 5 feet is 60 inches, plus 8 inches is 68 total inches.
5'8" nearby height conversion table
| Height | Centimeters | Total inches |
|---|---|---|
| 5'3" | 160.02 cm | 63 |
| 5'4" | 162.56 cm | 64 |
| 5'5" | 165.1 cm | 65 |
| 5'6" | 167.64 cm | 66 |
| 5'7" | 170.18 cm | 67 |
| 5'8" | 172.72 cm | 68 |
| 5'9" | 175.26 cm | 69 |
| 5'10" | 177.8 cm | 70 |
| 5'11" | 180.34 cm | 71 |
| 6 feet | 182.88 cm | 72 |
| 6'1" | 185.42 cm | 73 |
5'8" height context
172.72 cm is 5.08 cm (2 inches) taller than 5'6" (167.64 cm). This height sits in the 5'0" to 6'0" range.
This height is 68 total inches, or 1.7272 meters (5.67 decimal feet). Use the exact centimeter value when a form, profile, chart, or specification expects metric units.
5'8" measurement summary
- 5'8" is 68 total inches.
- 5'8" is 1.7272 meters.
- 5'8" is 5.6667 decimal feet.
Height conversion uses total inches first, then the exact 2.54 cm-per-inch factor.
Value-specific height examples
- 5 feet 8 inches can appear in profile height; metric forms would usually record it as 172.72 cm.
- 5 feet 8 inches can appear in fitness form; metric forms would usually record it as 172.72 cm.
- 5 feet 8 inches can appear in travel forms; metric forms would usually record it as 172.72 cm.
Height rounding tips
- Convert feet to total inches before multiplying by 2.54.
- For official forms, use the exact centimeter value or the required rounding rule.
- 5 feet 8 inches is 68 total inches and 5.67 decimal feet.
- For official height entries, follow the form's rounding instruction if it differs from the exact value.
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Frequently asked questions
How tall is 5'8" in cm?
5 feet 8 inches is exactly 172.72 centimeters.
What is 5 ft 8 in in cm?
5 feet 8 inches is exactly 172.72 centimeters.
How many cm is 5 8?
5 feet 8 inches is exactly 172.72 centimeters.
How is 5'8" converted to centimeters?
Convert feet to inches (5 × 12 = 60), add 8 to get 68 total inches, then multiply by 2.54: 68 × 2.54 = 172.72 cm.
Is 5'8" the same as 172.72 cm?
Yes. 5 feet 8 inches equals exactly 172.72 cm using 1 inch = 2.54 cm.