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How to convert 172 cm to inches
One inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, so divide by 2.54: 172 ÷ 2.54 = 67.7165 inches.
To get feet and inches, divide the inches by 12: 67.72 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with 7.7 inches left over, so 172 cm is 5 ft 7.7 in.
Is 172 cm tall?
At 5 ft 7.7 in, 172 cm is 3.3 cm (1.3 in) shorter than the average American man (175.3 cm, 5 ft 9 in) and 10.7 cm (4.2 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 172 cm (5′8″)
A healthy BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 172 cm corresponds to a weight of 55–74 kg (121–162 lb). BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis; muscle mass and body shape matter too. Check yours with the BMI calculator.
172 cm in other units
| Unit | 172 cm equals |
|---|---|
| Inches | 67.72 in |
| Feet | 5.643 ft |
| Feet and inches | 5 ft 7.7 in |
| Millimeters | 1,720 mm |
| Meters | 1.72 m |
| Yards | 1.881 yd |
Nearby values
| Centimeters | Inches | Feet & inches |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 176 cm | 69.29 in | 5 ft 9.3 in |
| 177 cm | 69.69 in | 5 ft 9.7 in |
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Frequently asked questions
How many inches is 172 cm?
172 cm is 67.72 inches (172 ÷ 2.54).
What is 172 cm in feet?
172 cm is 5.64 feet, or 5 ft 7.7 in.
Is 172 cm (5′8″) a good height?
172 cm is between the average heights of American women and men. Every height is normal; averages also vary a lot between countries.