172 cm in feet and inches
172 cm is 5'7.5", which is 67.72 inches, 5.64 feet or 1.72 metres.
- Feet and inches
- 5'7.5"
- Total inches
- 67.72 in
- Decimal feet
- 5.64 ft
- Metres
- 1.72 m
| Name | Height |
|---|---|
| 172 cm | 5'7.5" |
| US average man | 5'9" |
| US average woman | 5'3.5" |
How 172 cm compares
Averages differ by sex and by country, so the same height reads differently depending on who you compare with. Percentiles are for US adults (CDC/NHANES); the UK figures are national averages (NCD-RisC).
| Compared with | Average | 172 cm is | Share shorter |
|---|---|---|---|
| US men | 175.1 cm (5'9") | 3.1 cm shorter than | 33% |
| US women | 161.9 cm (5'3.5") | 10.1 cm taller than | 92% |
| UK men | 178.21 cm (5'10") | 6.2 cm shorter than | n/a |
| UK women | 163.94 cm (5'4.5") | 8.1 cm taller than | n/a |
For a man, 172 cm is taller than about 33% of US men. For a woman it is taller than about 92% of US women. Percentiles are estimates from a normal-curve approximation of the CDC adult tables.
172 cm around the world
Across the 69 countries in our dataset, 172 cm is taller than the average adult man in 19 and shorter in 45, with 5 within 1 cm. For women it is taller than the average in 69 and shorter in 0.
The closest national average for men is Japan (172.06 cm, 5'7.5"). For women it is Netherlands (170.36 cm, 5'7"). See the whole picture on the height map.
When children reach 172 cm
On the CDC growth reference, the typical (median) US boy is 172 cm tall at about 14¾ years. The median girl does not reach this height before 20. Individual children grow at different rates, so check a specific child with the percentile calculator.
Nearby heights
Method and sources
One inch is exactly 2.54 cm, so inches = cm ÷ 2.54 and feet = inches ÷ 12. Display heights are rounded to the nearest half inch.
Percentiles use the CDC adult median and spread for each sex. Country comparisons use the 69 countries in this site's dataset, a subset of the roughly 200 in the full NCD-RisC release. See the methodology for details.
Frequently asked questions
What is 172 cm in feet and inches?
172 cm is 5'7.5" when rounded to the nearest half inch, the way this site displays heights. Rounded to the nearest whole inch it is 5'8". The exact figure is 67.72 inches, or 5.64 feet.
How many inches is 172 cm?
172 cm is 67.72 inches. An inch is exactly 2.54 cm, so you divide 172 by 2.54. Divide the inches by 12 to get 5.64 feet.
Is 172 cm tall for a man?
Against the CDC/NHANES adult reference, 172 cm is taller than about 33% of US men, which is below the average: the US median for men is 175.1 cm, so 172 cm is 3.1 cm shorter than it. Against the UK average of 178.21 cm it is 6.2 cm shorter than the average.
Is 172 cm tall for a woman?
Against the CDC/NHANES adult reference, 172 cm is taller than about 92% of US women, which is well above the average: the US median for women is 161.9 cm, so 172 cm is 10.1 cm taller than it. Against the UK average of 163.94 cm it is 8.1 cm taller than the average.
How do I convert 172 cm to feet in my head?
Roughly, divide by 30: 172 ÷ 30 is about 5.7 feet. For an exact answer, divide 172 by 2.54 to get 67.72 inches, then take out whole feet: 67.72 inches is 5 feet and 7.7 inches.
How does 172 cm compare around the world?
Among the 69 countries in our dataset (NCD-RisC averages at age 19), 172 cm is taller than the average man in 19 and taller than the average woman in 69. The closest average for men is Japan (172.06 cm) and for women is Netherlands (170.36 cm).
At what age is a child 172 cm tall?
On the CDC growth reference, the median (50th percentile) US child is 172 cm tall at about boys at about 14¾. Children vary a lot, so a child of that height at a different age is not necessarily a cause for concern; the percentile calculator shows where a particular child sits.