How it’s calculated
- 1 inch = 2.54 cm, so 173 ÷ 2.54 = 68.11 inches
- 1 foot = 12 inches, so 68.11 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with 8.1 inches left over
- So 173 cm is 5 feet 8.1 inches, usually written 5′8″.
Conversion chart
| Height (cm) | Feet & inches | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 168 cm | 5' 6.1" | 66.1 in |
| 169 cm | 5' 6.5" | 66.5 in |
| 170 cm | 5' 6.9" | 66.9 in |
| 171 cm | 5' 7.3" | 67.3 in |
| 172 cm | 5' 7.7" | 67.7 in |
| 173 cm | 5' 8.1" | 68.1 in |
| 174 cm | 5' 8.5" | 68.5 in |
| 175 cm | 5' 8.9" | 68.9 in |
| 176 cm | 5' 9.3" | 69.3 in |
| 177 cm | 5' 9.7" | 69.7 in |
| 178 cm | 5' 10.1" | 70.1 in |
FAQ
How tall is 173 cm in feet?
173 cm is 5 feet 8.1 inches, which most people round to 5′8″.
How do I convert cm to feet and inches?
Divide centimeters by 2.54 to get inches, then divide by 12: the whole number is feet and the remainder is inches.
Is 1 inch exactly 2.54 cm?
Yes. Since 1959 the international inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters.