173 cm in Feet and Inches
173 centimeters = 5 feet 8.11 inches
What Does a Height of 173 cm Mean?
A height of 173 cm — equivalent to 5 feet 8.11 inches or approximately 1.73 meters — places someone close to the global average for men (around the 40th–50th percentile) and tall for women. Average adult heights vary significantly by country: in the Netherlands, men average 184 cm and women 170 cm, while in Japan men average 171 cm and women 158 cm. In the United States the male average is around 176 cm and the female average is approximately 162 cm. Compared to these benchmarks, 173 cm is close to the worldwide average for adult men.
Famous people of similar height include actors, athletes, and musicians spanning every profession — proving that height is just one of many physical traits and rarely a barrier to success. In the medical and statistical literature, 173 cm corresponds to a specific Z-score depending on age and population, used by pediatricians and growth specialists to track development.
How to Convert 173 cm to Feet and Inches
Converting centimeters to feet and inches is a two-step process based on two universally-accepted constants: 1 inch equals exactly 2.54 cm, and 1 foot equals exactly 12 inches. Here is the full calculation worked out for 173 cm:
Step 1 — Convert centimeters to total inches: Divide 173 by 2.54. The calculation is 173 ÷ 2.54 = 68.1102 inches. This gives you the height expressed entirely in inches with no feet component yet.
Step 2 — Separate feet from inches: Divide the total inches by 12 to extract the whole feet. 68.1102 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with a remainder of 8.11 inches. The whole-number portion (5) is your feet value, and the remainder (8.11) is your inches value.
Result: 173 cm = 5'8.11" — a height that can also be expressed as approximately 1.73 m or 68.1102 inches.
Clothing Sizes for 173 cm Height
At 173 cm, most people typically wear S to M (Medium) in standard adult sizing (height range 165–174 cm). Pant inseam length is usually around 30–32 inches, though this varies by brand and body proportions. Online clothing retailers often list size charts based on height in centimeters, so knowing your exact conversion to feet and inches helps when ordering from US or UK stores that use imperial measurements. Shoe size, sleeve length, and inseam are all influenced by height, so this conversion is useful when shopping internationally.
Heights Near 173 cm
| Centimeters | Feet & Inches |
|---|---|
| 168 cm | 5' 6.1" |
| 169 cm | 5' 6.5" |
| 170 cm | 5' 6.9" |
| 171 cm | 5' 7.3" |
| 172 cm | 5' 7.7" |
| 173 cm | 5' 8.1" |
| 174 cm | 5' 8.5" |
| 175 cm | 5' 8.9" |
| 176 cm | 5' 9.3" |
| 177 cm | 5' 9.7" |
| 178 cm | 5' 10.1" |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 173 cm tall for a woman?
173 cm is tall for a woman in most countries, in roughly the top 15th percentile.
Is 173 cm tall for a man?
173 cm is slightly below the global average male height of about 176 cm.
What is 173 cm in feet and inches?
173 cm equals exactly 5 feet 8.11 inches, or 5'8.11". In total inches that's 68.1102 inches, and in meters it's approximately 1.73 m. The conversion uses the constant 1 inch = 2.54 cm.
How tall is 173 cm compared to average?
173 cm places you close to the global average for men (around the 40th–50th percentile) and tall for women. The global average adult height is approximately 171 cm for men and 159 cm for women, so 173 cm is above the typical adult range. Country averages vary widely — taller in Northern Europe, shorter in parts of South and Southeast Asia.
What clothing size is 173 cm?
At 173 cm, you typically wear S to M (Medium) in standard adult clothing. Pant inseam is usually around 30–32 inches. Always check brand-specific size charts since cuts vary, especially between US, EU, and Asian sizing systems.