Convert 172 Centimeters to Feet and Inches

How many feet and inches is 172 centimeters?

172 centimeters = 5 ft 7.72 in

  • 172 cm = 5.643 ft
  • 172 cm = 67.717 in
  • Rounded height: about 5 ft 8 in
  • Nearest 1/16 inch: 5′7 3/4″
cm/m → ft and in ft and in → cm/m
172 cm = 5'7.72"
Results
172 cm = 5.64 ft = 67.72 in = 5′7.72″
Values in fractions of inches (*)
172 cm = 5′7 3/4″
172 cm = 5′7 23/32″

(*) Some values may be rounded.

How to Convert 172 Cm to Feet and Inches

Method 1: Convert from Centimeters to Feet and Inches

To convert centimeters to feet and inches, first divide by 2.54 to get total inches, then separate into feet and remaining inches.

  • Step 1: 172 cm ÷ 2.54 = 67.72 inches
  • Step 2: 67.72 inches ÷ 12 = 5 feet + 7.72 inches
  • Result: 5 feet 7.72 inches (5′7.72″), or 5'8" (approximately)

Method 2: Convert from Meters to Feet and Inches

One meter is a measure of length and equals approximately 3.28 feet, while one foot equals exactly 12 inches. The exact conversion factor is 1 meter = 3.2808398950131 feet, but 3.28 is close enough for most practical purposes, so we will use it in the example below.

Step 1: Convert from meters to feet

Since 1 meter is about 3.28 feet, multiply the meter value by 3.28:

1.72 meters × 3.28 = 5.642 feet.

Step 2: Convert the decimal feet to inches

An answer like "5.642 feet" may not mean much on its own, since you probably want the decimal part — which is in feet — expressed in inches, a smaller and more practical unit.

So, take everything after the decimal point (0.642) and multiply it by 12 to turn it into inches. This works because one foot equals 12 inches:

5.642 feet = 5 feet + 0.642 foot. Then 0.642 × 12 = 7.7 inches, so 1.72 meters = 5 feet and 7.7 inches.

Step 3: Convert from decimal inches to a usable fraction of an inch

The previous step gave the answer in decimal inches (7.7), but how do you measure that on a ruler or tape? Here is a procedure (which can also be done with a calculator) to convert the decimal inches to the nearest usable fraction:

a) Subtract 7, the number of whole inches, from 7.7:

7.7 − 7 = 0.7. This is the fractional part of the inches value.

b) Multiply 0.7 by 16 (you could use 8, 16, 32, 64, … depending on the precision you want) to get the number of 16ths of an inch:

0.7 × 16 = 11.2. This is the numerator of the fraction, which may still be reduced.

c) Round the result to the nearest integer:

round(11.2) = 11

Finally, 1.72 meters = 5 feet and 11/16 of an inch.

In short: 1.72 m = 5'7 11/16"

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is 172 cm in feet and inches?

172 cm equals 5 feet 7.72 inches (5'7.72").

How do I convert 172 cm to feet and inches?

Divide 172 by 2.54 to get 67.72 inches. Divide by 12: 5 feet with 7.72 inches remaining.

Is the conversion exact?

Yes. 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly (1959 International Agreement). All values on this page use this exact factor.

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All unit conversions on CoolConversion use conversion factors defined or documented by internationally recognised standards bodies (such as ISO and NIST), including both SI and non-SI units.

Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000-3 1 inch = 2.54 cm by international agreement (1959). Last reviewed: March 2026
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