How Tall is 171 cm? Height Comparison and Conversion

Conversion details

• Exact conversion: 171 cm = 5 feet 7.32 inches
• Rounded conversion: 171 cm ≈ 5 feet 7.5 inches
• Conversion method:
  • Divide 171 by 30.48 to get feet: 171 ÷ 30.48 = 5.61 feet
  • Multiply the decimal part (0.61) by 12 to get inches: 0.61 * 12 = 7.32 inches

Height comparison

• Global context: 171 cm is above average for adult women and slightly above average for adult men in most countries
• Country-specific example: In the Netherlands (one of the tallest nations), 171 cm is:
  • Below average for men (average Dutch male height: 183.9 cm)
  • Average for women (average Dutch female height: 171.8 cm)
• Age consideration: For children and adolescents aged 5-19, height percentiles vary significantly. Consult WHO growth charts for specific age comparisons

Measurement accuracy

• Potential errors: Height measurements can have slight variations due to:
  • Time of day (people are typically taller in the morning)
  • Posture during measurement
  • Precision of measuring equipment
• Conversion accuracy: Digital conversions are generally more accurate than manual chart readings