179 cm in Feet and Inches

179 cm = 5 ft 10.5 in

179 cm =
5′ 10.5″
Rounded to the nearest inch5′10″
Feet (decimal)5.873 ft
Total inches70.47 in
Meters1.79 m

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Formula

inches = cm ÷ 2.54 179 ÷ 2.54 = 70.47 in = 5 ft 10.5 in

One inch is exactly 2.54 cm, so a foot is 30.48 cm. Heights are usually rounded to the nearest inch: 179 cm is 5′10″.

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is 179 cm in feet?

179 cm is 5 feet 10.5 inches, or about 5′10″ when rounded to the nearest inch.

How do you convert cm to feet and inches?

Divide by 2.54 to get inches, then divide by 12: the whole number is feet and the remainder is inches.