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How to convert 179 cm to inches
One inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, so divide by 2.54: 179 ÷ 2.54 = 70.4724 inches.
To get feet and inches, divide the inches by 12: 70.47 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with 10.5 inches left over, so 179 cm is 5 ft 10.5 in.
Is 179 cm tall?
At 5 ft 10.5 in, 179 cm is 3.7 cm (1.5 in) taller than the average American man (175.3 cm, 5 ft 9 in) and 17.7 cm (7 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 179 cm (5′11″)
A healthy BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 179 cm corresponds to a weight of 59–80 kg (131–176 lb). BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis; muscle mass and body shape matter too. Check yours with the BMI calculator.
179 cm in other units
| Unit | 179 cm equals |
|---|---|
| Inches | 70.47 in |
| Feet | 5.873 ft |
| Feet and inches | 5 ft 10.5 in |
| Millimeters | 1,790 mm |
| Meters | 1.79 m |
| Yards | 1.958 yd |
Nearby values
| Centimeters | Inches | Feet & inches |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 178 cm | 70.08 in | 5 ft 10.1 in |
| 179 cm | 70.47 in | 5 ft 10.5 in |
| 180 cm | 70.87 in | 5 ft 10.9 in |
| 181 cm | 71.26 in | 5 ft 11.3 in |
| 182 cm | 71.65 in | 5 ft 11.7 in |
| 183 cm | 72.05 in | 6 ft 0 in |
| 184 cm | 72.44 in | 6 ft 0.4 in |
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Frequently asked questions
How many inches is 179 cm?
179 cm is 70.47 inches (179 ÷ 2.54).
What is 179 cm in feet?
179 cm is 5.87 feet, or 5 ft 10.5 in.
Is 179 cm (5′11″) a good height?
179 cm is above the average height of American men. Every height is normal; averages also vary a lot between countries.