5’7 in cm

If you’ve ever had to enter your height on a medical form, a fitness app, or an international registration page, you’ve probably hit the same snag: the form wants centimeters, but you think in feet and inches. And yes, being off by even a couple of centimeters can matter in health records, gear sizing, or travel paperwork.

In this guide, we’ll convert 5’7″ in cm accurately, show the exact math (so you can trust the result), and give you quick shortcuts and a printable-friendly reference table for nearby heights. 

Convert 5’7″ To Centimeters (Exact Answer)

Exact Conversion: 5’7″ = 170.18 Cm

The exact conversion of 5 feet 7 inches to centimeters is:

• • 5’7″ = 170.18 cm

This uses the international standard: 1 inch = 2.54 cm (exact).

Rounded Conversions: 170.2 Cm (1 Decimal) And 170 Cm (Nearest Cm)

Depending on what you’re filling out, you may not need all digits.

• • 170.18 cm (exact)

• • 170.2 cm (rounded to 1 decimal place)

• • 170 cm (rounded to the nearest centimeter)

A good rule: if a form allows decimals, we’ll use 170.2 cm: if it’s a simple dropdown or single field, 170 cm is usually acceptable.

Convert 5’7″ To Meters: 1.7018 M

To convert centimeters to meters, we divide by 100:

• • 170.18 cm = 1.7018 m

For most everyday uses (like height settings in apps), 1.70 m is a common rounded entry, but 1.7018 m is the exact value.

How To Calculate 5’7″ In Cm (Step-By-Step)

When we understand the steps, we’re less likely to mis-enter height on important forms.

Step 1: Convert Feet To Inches (5 Ft × 12 = 60 In)

There are 12 inches in 1 foot.

• • 5 ft × 12 = 60 in

Step 2: Add Remaining Inches (60 + 7 = 67 In)

Now we add the extra inches:

• • 60 + 7 = 67 inches

Step 3: Convert Inches To Centimeters (67 × 2.54 = 170.18 Cm)

Using 1 in = 2.54 cm:

• • 67 × 2.54 = 170.18 cm

That’s how we get the exact metric height.

Quick Formula: (Feet × 30.48) + (Inches × 2.54)

If we want a faster “one-line” method, we can convert feet directly to centimeters:

• • 1 foot = 30.48 cm

So for 5’7″:

• • (5 × 30.48) + (7 × 2.54)

• • = 152.4 + 17.78

• • = 170.18 cm

This formula is handy when we’re converting a lot of heights quickly.

Printable-Friendly Table Layout For Documents And Checklists

Tip for printing: if you’re pasting this into a document, keep the columns Height, Exact cm, Rounded cm, Meters for a clean one-page checklist.

How To Enter Feet And Inches For The Most Accurate Output

On FeetToMetersCalculator.com, we enter height exactly as:

• • Feet: 5

• • Inches: 7

That keeps the units unambiguous (and avoids the “5.7 ft” problem).

Frequently Asked Questions About 5’7″ in cm

What is 5’7″ in cm exactly?

The exact conversion of 5’7″ in cm is 170.18 cm. This uses the international standard conversion factor of 1 inch = 2.54 cm (exact). Since 5’7″ equals 67 total inches, 67 × 2.54 = 170.18 cm.

How do you convert 5’7″ to centimeters step by step?

Convert feet to inches first: 5 × 12 = 60 inches. Add the remaining inches: 60 + 7 = 67 inches. Then convert inches to centimeters using 2.54: 67 × 2.54 = 170.18 cm. Round only at the end if needed.

Should I enter 170.18 cm, 170.2 cm, or 170 cm on forms?

Use 170.18 cm when precision matters or decimals are allowed (medical records, research, body tracking). Use 170.2 cm for one-decimal fields in fitness apps. If a form only accepts whole numbers or dropdowns, 170 cm is typically the best rounded entry.

What is 5’7″ in meters?

5’7″ equals 170.18 cm, which is 1.7018 meters because you divide centimeters by 100. Many apps or profiles accept 1.70 m as a clean rounded value, but 1.7018 m is the exact conversion when accuracy is important.

Why is 5.7 feet not the same as 5’7″ in cm?

5’7″ means 5 feet plus 7 inches, but 5.7 feet means 5 feet plus 0.7 of a foot. Since 0.7 × 12 = 8.4 inches, 5.7 ft equals 5’8.4″—so the cm value will be taller than 5’7″ (170.18 cm).

Is it okay to use 1 inch ≈ 2.5 cm to estimate 5’7″ in cm?

It’s fine for a rough estimate, but it’s noticeably off for forms. Using 2.5 cm per inch gives 67 × 2.5 = 167.5 cm, while the exact value is 170.18 cm. That’s a 2.68 cm difference, which can affect sizing or health metrics.