179 cm in Feet and Inches
179 cm = 5′10″ (5 ft 10.5 in)
179 cm is 70.47 inches in total, which is 5 feet 10.5 inches. Rounded to the nearest inch, as heights usually are, that is 5 feet 10 inches.
179 cm in other units
- Centimeters
- 179 cm
- Meters
- 1.79 m
- Feet and inches
- 5′10″
- Inches
- 70.472 in
- Feet (decimal)
- 5.873 ft
How it compares
- 3.6 cm (1.4 in) taller than the average US man (175.4 cm).
- 17.5 cm (6.9 in) taller than the average US woman (161.5 cm).
- 8 cm (3.1 in) taller than the average man worldwide (171 cm).
- 20 cm (7.9 in) taller than the average woman worldwide (159 cm).
Averages: US adults from CDC measurements (2015–2018); worldwide figures are approximate.
How to convert 179 cm to feet and inches
- Divide by 2.54 to get inches: 179 cm ÷ 2.54 = 70.472 in.
- Divide by 12: 70.472 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with 10.5 inches left over.
- Round the inches: 5 ft 10 in (5′10″).
Nearby heights in 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 |
| 6′2″ | 187.96 cm |
Nearby heights in feet and inches
| 175 cm | 5′9″ |
| 176 cm | 5′9″ |
| 177 cm | 5′10″ |
| 178 cm | 5′10″ |
| 180 cm | 5′11″ |
| 181 cm | 5′11″ |
| 182 cm | 6′0″ |
| 183 cm | 6′0″ |
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Frequently asked questions
What is 179 cm in feet and inches?
179 cm is 5 ft 10.5 in, which rounds to 5 ft 10 in (5′10″).
How many feet is 179 cm?
179 cm is 5.873 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.