170 cm to Feet
170 cm ≈ 5.58 ft
170 centimeters is approximately 5.58 feet.
How to convert 170 cm to ft
Use the formula ft = cm ÷ 30.48:
ft = 170 ÷ 30.48ft = 5.577428
So 170 cm = 5.577428 ft, or about 5.58 ft rounded.
Rounded values and quick estimate
- Rounded to a whole number: 6 ft
- Rounded to one decimal place: 5.6 ft
- Conversion factor: 1 centimeter = 0.0328 feet
Quick mental estimate: divide by 30. For 170 cm that gives about 5.67 ft — off by 0.0892 ft (1.6%). Use the exact formula when precision matters.
170 cm in other units
170 cm is about 5 ft 7 in — slightly below the average height of adult men in the United States (about 175 cm / 5 ft 9 in).
- Feet and inches
- 5 ft 6.93 in
- Feet
- 5.58 ft
- Millimeters
- 1700 mm
- Meters
- 1.7 m
- Kilometers
- 0.0017 km
- Inches
- 66.93 in
- Yards
- 1.86 yd
- Miles
- 0.001056 mi
- Micrometers
- 1700000 µm
- Hands
- 16.73 hh
- Nautical miles
- 0.000918 nmi
- Mils (thou)
- 66929.13 mil
170 cm and nearby values
About centimeters and feet
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is the everyday metric unit for body height, clothing and short lengths.
A foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, or 12 inches. Feet are used in the US and UK for height, room sizes and altitude.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 170 cm in Feet?
170 centimeters is about 5.58 feet (170 cm ≈ 5.58 ft).
How do you convert 170 cm to ft?
Apply ft = cm ÷ 30.48: ft = 170 ÷ 30.48, ft = 5.577428.
How many centimeters is 5.58 ft?
5.58 ft is about 170.08 centimeters.
Is 170 cm tall?
It is about average for adults worldwide — slightly below average for US men and above average for US women.