172 cm in feet and inches
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How the conversion works
An inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimetres, so the conversion is exact rather than an approximation.
Divide by 2.54 to get inches: 172 ÷ 2.54 = 67.7165 inches.
Then split that into feet and inches: 67.7165 ÷ 12 = 5 whole feet, with 7.72 inches left over.
So 172 cm = 5 ft 7.7 in.
Heights either side of this
| Centimetres | Feet and inches | Inches | Metres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 cm | 5 ft 5.7 in | 65.7 in | 1.67 m |
| 168 cm | 5 ft 6.1 in | 66.1 in | 1.68 m |
| 169 cm | 5 ft 6.5 in | 66.5 in | 1.69 m |
| 170 cm | 5 ft 6.9 in | 66.9 in | 1.7 m |
| 171 cm | 5 ft 7.3 in | 67.3 in | 1.71 m |
| 172 cm | 5 ft 7.7 in | 67.7 in | 1.72 m |
| 173 cm | 5 ft 8.1 in | 68.1 in | 1.73 m |
| 174 cm | 5 ft 8.5 in | 68.5 in | 1.74 m |
| 175 cm | 5 ft 8.9 in | 68.9 in | 1.75 m |
| 176 cm | 5 ft 9.3 in | 69.3 in | 1.76 m |
| 177 cm | 5 ft 9.7 in | 69.7 in | 1.77 m |
Frequently asked questions
How many feet and inches is 172 cm?
172 cm is 5 feet 7.7 inches. Rounded to the nearest inch, that is 5 ft 8 in.
Is 172 cm tall?
It depends entirely on where and who. Average adult male height ranges from roughly 165 cm in parts of Asia to about 183 cm in the Netherlands, and average adult female height from roughly 152 cm to 170 cm. A single number is only meaningful against a specific population.
Why divide by 2.54?
Because since the international yard and pound agreement of 1959, one inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimetres. It is a definition, not a measurement, so no precision is lost.
How do I convert feet and inches back to cm?
Multiply feet by 12, add the inches, then multiply by 2.54. For 5 ft 8 in: (5 × 12 + 8) × 2.54 = 172.7 cm.
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Last reviewed September 5, 2026. The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm, so this conversion is exact rather than approximate.