What is 5' 8" in Inches?

Convert 5 feet and 8 inches to total inches and the metric system.

Current Height

5' 8.0" = 68.0"
120 cm (3' 11")220 cm (7' 2")

US Imperial

Metric

ByPRIYA SHARMAโ€ขUpdated April 4, 2026
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Reviewed byARJUN MEHTA
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The Math Behind The Conversion

You can convert 5 feet and 8 inches to inches by following two simple steps. First, convert the feet to inches by multiplying by 12. Then, add that value to the remaining inches.

Step 1: Convert feet to inches
5 ft ร— 12 = 60 in

Step 2: Add the remaining inches
60 in + 8 in = 68 in

Conclusion: 5' 8" is exactly equal to 68 total inches.

*Note: If you need this height in the metric system, multiplying the total inches by 2.54 reveals that 5' 8" is equal to 172.72 centimeters.

5 ft 8 in to Inches Conversion Chart

Chart showing the height conversion for 5 ft 8 in and other close measurements to inches and centimeters.

Feet & InchesTotal InchesCentimeters (cm)
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5' 10"70"177.80 cm
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