5′6″ in cm: How Tall Is 5 ft 6 in?

5 ft 6 in = 167.64 cm

5 ft 6 in (5′6″) is 66 inches, which is 167.64 centimeters or 1.676 meters.

5′6″ in other units

Centimeters
167.64 cm
Meters
1.676 m
Feet and inches
5′6″
Inches
66 in
Feet (decimal)
5.5 ft

How it compares

  • 7.76 cm (3.1 in) shorter than the average US man (175.4 cm).
  • 6.14 cm (2.4 in) taller than the average US woman (161.5 cm).
  • 3.36 cm (1.3 in) shorter than the average man worldwide (171 cm).
  • 8.64 cm (3.4 in) taller than the average woman worldwide (159 cm).

Averages: US adults from CDC measurements (2015–2018); worldwide figures are approximate.

How to convert 5′6″ to cm

  1. Convert the feet to inches: 5 × 12 = 60 in.
  2. Add the inches: 60 + 6 = 66 in.
  3. Multiply by 2.54 (exact): 66 × 2.54 = 167.64 cm.

Nearby heights in cm

5′2″157.48 cm
5′3″160.02 cm
5′4″162.56 cm
5′5″165.1 cm
5′7″170.18 cm
5′8″172.72 cm
5′9″175.26 cm
5′10″177.8 cm

Nearby heights in feet and inches

164 cm5′5″
165 cm5′5″
166 cm5′5″
167 cm5′6″
168 cm5′6″
169 cm5′7″
170 cm5′7″
171 cm5′7″
172 cm5′8″

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is 5 ft 6 in in cm?

5 ft 6 in (5′6″) is 167.64 cm, or 1.676 meters.

How many inches is 5 ft 6 in?

5 ft 6 in is 66 inches.

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.