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How to convert 170 cm to inches
One inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, so divide by 2.54: 170 ÷ 2.54 = 66.9291 inches.
To get feet and inches, divide the inches by 12: 66.93 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with 6.9 inches left over, so 170 cm is 5 ft 6.9 in.
Is 170 cm tall?
At 5 ft 6.9 in, 170 cm is 5.3 cm (2.1 in) shorter than the average American man (175.3 cm, 5 ft 9 in) and 8.7 cm (3.4 in) taller than the average American woman (161.3 cm, 5 ft 3.5 in), based on CDC measurements of US adults.
Healthy weight for 170 cm (5′7″)
A healthy BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 170 cm corresponds to a weight of 53–72 kg (118–159 lb). BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis; muscle mass and body shape matter too. Check yours with the BMI calculator.
170 cm in other units
| Unit | 170 cm equals |
|---|---|
| Inches | 66.93 in |
| Feet | 5.577 ft |
| Feet and inches | 5 ft 6.9 in |
| Millimeters | 1,700 mm |
| Meters | 1.7 m |
| Yards | 1.859 yd |
Nearby values
| Centimeters | Inches | Feet & inches |
|---|---|---|
| 165 cm | 64.96 in | 5 ft 5 in |
| 166 cm | 65.35 in | 5 ft 5.4 in |
| 167 cm | 65.75 in | 5 ft 5.7 in |
| 168 cm | 66.14 in | 5 ft 6.1 in |
| 169 cm | 66.54 in | 5 ft 6.5 in |
| 170 cm | 66.93 in | 5 ft 6.9 in |
| 171 cm | 67.32 in | 5 ft 7.3 in |
| 172 cm | 67.72 in | 5 ft 7.7 in |
| 173 cm | 68.11 in | 5 ft 8.1 in |
| 174 cm | 68.50 in | 5 ft 8.5 in |
| 175 cm | 68.90 in | 5 ft 8.9 in |
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Frequently asked questions
How many inches is 170 cm?
170 cm is 66.93 inches (170 ÷ 2.54).
What is 170 cm in feet?
170 cm is 5.58 feet, or 5 ft 6.9 in.
Is 170 cm (5′7″) a good height?
170 cm is between the average heights of American women and men. Every height is normal; averages also vary a lot between countries.