173 cm in feet
173 cm is 5 ft 8 in — exactly 5 ft 8.1 in. Nearby heights below.
5 ft 8 inrounded
5 ft 8.1 inexact
68.1 intotal inches
Nearby heights
| cm | Feet & inches (exact) |
|---|---|
| 168 cm | 5 ft 6.1 in |
| 171 cm | 5 ft 7.3 in |
| 173 cm | 5 ft 8.1 in |
| 175 cm | 5 ft 8.9 in |
| 178 cm | 5 ft 10.1 in |
Feet-and-inches heights are conventionally rounded to the nearest inch — that's why two people of 172–174 cm can both say they're 5 foot 8. The exact figure is 5 ft 8.1 in.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is 173 cm in feet?
173 cm is 5 ft 8 in, exactly 5 ft 8.1 in.
Is 173 cm short or tall?
It depends on where and for whom: global average heights differ by country and sex, so 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) can be average in one population and above or below it in another.