172 cm in feet and inches

172 centimeters = 5 feet 7.7165354330709 inches

Centimeters to Feet And Inches Conversion Formula

The conversion is made in a few steps to make it easier for comprehension
1) [integer-feet] = floor([centimeters] * 0.032808398950131) - floor means - give me the lowest integer value of this division
2) [centimeters-to-be-converted-to-inches] = ([centimeters] - ([integer-feet] * 30.48))
3) [inches] = [centimeters-to-be-converted-to-inches] * 0.39370078740157

1 cm = (25 ÷ 762) ft = 0.032808398950131 ft
1 cm = (50 ÷ 127) in = 0.39370078740157 in
1 ft = 30.48 cm

172 centimeters to feet and inches Conversion breakdown and explanation

To convert 172 cm to feet and inches you have to follow the steps from the Conversion Formula section above
1) [integer-feet] = floor(172 * 0.032808398950131) = floor(5.6430446194226) = 5 feet
2) [centimeters-to-be-converted-to-inches] = (172 - (5 * 30.48)) = (172 - 152.4) = 19.6 centimeters
3) [inches] = 19.6 * 0.39370078740157 = 7.7165354330709 inches

So finally from 1) and 3) we have 5 feet and 7.7165354330709 inches