Length converter
Centimetres, inches, feet, metres, miles and more, with feet and inches shown together.
170 cm is
5.57743 ft
5 ft 6.9 in
In every unit
- Millimetres1,700 mm
- Metres1.7 m
- Kilometres0.0017 km
- Inches66.9291 in
- Feet5.57743 ft
- Yards1.85914 yd
- Miles0.00105633 mi
- Nautical miles0.000917927 nmi
Show workings
- Conversion factor1 cm = 0.032808399 ft
- Result170 × 0.032808399 = 5.57743 ft
How it works
Every unit is converted through metres using exact definitions: an inch is exactly 2.54 cm, a foot is 12 inches (30.48 cm) and a mile is 1,609.344 m. Converting to feet also shows feet and inches together, the way heights are usually given.
Worked example
30 centimetres is 11.811 in (30 × 0.39370079).
Centimetres to inches chart
| cm | in |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.393701 in |
| 10 | 3.93701 in |
| 30 | 11.811 in |
| 50 | 19.685 in |
| 100 | 39.3701 in |
| 150 | 59.0551 in |
| 170 | 66.9291 in |
| 180 | 70.8661 in |
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Questions
How many centimetres are in an inch?
Exactly 2.54. To turn inches into cm multiply by 2.54; to turn cm into inches divide by 2.54.
How do I convert my height from cm to feet and inches?
Pick centimetres and feet. 175 cm is 5.74 ft, shown as 5 ft 8.9 in.
Is a nautical mile the same as a mile?
No. A nautical mile is 1,852 m, about 15% longer than a normal (statute) mile of 1,609 m. It's used at sea and in aviation.