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179 cm = 5 ft 10.5 in
Worked example
179 ÷ 2.54 = 70.47 inches. 70.47 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with 10.5 inches left over, so 5′ 10.5″ (1.79 m).
For comparison, the CDC reports average US adult height as about 69.0 in for men and 63.5 in for women (NHANES 2015–2018), so 179 cm is taller than the average man and taller than the average woman.
| cm | Feet and inches |
|---|---|
| 175 | 5′ 8.9″ |
| 176 | 5′ 9.3″ |
| 177 | 5′ 9.7″ |
| 178 | 5′ 10.1″ |
| 179 | 5′ 10.5″ |
| 180 | 5′ 10.9″ |
| 181 | 5′ 11.3″ |
| 182 | 5′ 11.7″ |
| 183 | 6′ 0.0″ |
Frequently asked questions
How tall is 179 cm in feet?
5 feet 10.5 inches.
How many inches is 179 cm?
70.47 inches.