What is 5'8 in cm?

5'8" (5 feet 8 inches) is a common height measurement. To convert it to centimeters (cm), we can use the following:

• 1 foot = 30.48 cm
• 1 inch = 2.54 cm

First, convert the feet to centimeters: 5 feet * 30.48 cm/foot = 152.4 cm

Then, convert the inches to centimeters: 8 inches * 2.54 cm/inch = 20.32 cm

Finally, add the two values together: 152.4 cm + 20.32 cm = 172.72 cm

Therefore, 5'8" is equal to approximately 172.72 cm. You can learn more about height%20measurement and conversion%20factors for units of length if you are interested.