How tall is 168 cm in feet and inches?

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To convert 168 centimeters into feet and inches, we can use the following conversion factors:

  • 1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters.
  • 1 foot is equal to 12 inches.

First, let’s convert centimeters to inches:

168 cm ÷ 2.54 cm/inch ≈ 66.14 inches

Now, to find out how many feet and inches are in 66.14 inches, we divide by 12:

66.14 inches ÷ 12 inches/foot = 5.51 feet

This means 5 feet and a fraction of a foot. To find the number of inches, we take the decimal part (0.51) and multiply by 12:

0.51 feet × 12 inches/foot ≈ 6.12 inches

So, when rounded to the nearest whole number:

  • 168 cm is approximately 5 feet and 6 inches.

This means if you were to say someone is 168 cm tall, you would express it as about 5 feet 6 inches. Keep in mind that these conversions are approximate and can vary slightly with different rounding practices.

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