172 cm in feet
172 cm is 5 ft 8 in — exactly 5 ft 7.7 in. Nearby heights below.
5 ft 8 inrounded
5 ft 7.7 inexact
67.7 intotal inches
Nearby heights
| cm | Feet & inches (exact) |
|---|---|
| 167 cm | 5 ft 5.7 in |
| 170 cm | 5 ft 6.9 in |
| 172 cm | 5 ft 7.7 in |
| 174 cm | 5 ft 8.5 in |
| 177 cm | 5 ft 9.7 in |
Feet-and-inches heights are conventionally rounded to the nearest inch — that's why two people of 171–173 cm can both say they're 5 foot 8. The exact figure is 5 ft 7.7 in.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is 172 cm in feet?
172 cm is 5 ft 8 in, exactly 5 ft 7.7 in.
Is 172 cm short or tall?
It depends on where and for whom: global average heights differ by country and sex, so 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) can be average in one population and above or below it in another.