175 cm in Feet and Inches
175 cm = 5′9″ (5 ft 8.9 in)
175 cm is 68.9 inches in total, which is 5 feet 8.9 inches. Rounded to the nearest inch, as heights usually are, that is 5 feet 9 inches.
175 cm in other units
- Centimeters
- 175 cm
- Meters
- 1.75 m
- Feet and inches
- 5′9″
- Inches
- 68.898 in
- Feet (decimal)
- 5.741 ft
How it compares
- About the same height as the average US man (175.4 cm).
- 13.5 cm (5.3 in) taller than the average US woman (161.5 cm).
- 4 cm (1.6 in) taller than the average man worldwide (171 cm).
- 16 cm (6.3 in) taller than the average woman worldwide (159 cm).
Averages: US adults from CDC measurements (2015–2018); worldwide figures are approximate.
How to convert 175 cm to feet and inches
- Divide by 2.54 to get inches: 175 cm ÷ 2.54 = 68.898 in.
- Divide by 12: 68.898 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with 8.9 inches left over.
- Round the inches: 5 ft 9 in (5′9″).
Nearby heights in cm
| 5′5″ | 165.1 cm |
| 5′6″ | 167.64 cm |
| 5′7″ | 170.18 cm |
| 5′8″ | 172.72 cm |
| 5′9″ | 175.26 cm |
| 5′10″ | 177.8 cm |
| 5′11″ | 180.34 cm |
| 6′0″ | 182.88 cm |
| 6′1″ | 185.42 cm |
Nearby heights in feet and inches
| 171 cm | 5′7″ |
| 172 cm | 5′8″ |
| 173 cm | 5′8″ |
| 174 cm | 5′9″ |
| 176 cm | 5′9″ |
| 177 cm | 5′10″ |
| 178 cm | 5′10″ |
| 179 cm | 5′10″ |
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Frequently asked questions
What is 175 cm in feet and inches?
175 cm is 5 ft 8.9 in, which rounds to 5 ft 9 in (5′9″).
How many feet is 175 cm?
175 cm is 5.741 feet (decimal).
How do I convert feet and inches to cm?
Multiply the feet by 12, add the inches, then multiply the total inches by 2.54. For example, 5 ft 7 in = 67 in × 2.54 = 170.18 cm.
How do I convert cm to feet and inches?
Divide the centimeters by 2.54 to get inches, then divide by 12: the whole number is feet and the remainder is inches. 170 cm ÷ 2.54 = 66.9 in = 5 ft 6.9 in, about 5 ft 7 in.