Conversion · height, feet and inches → cm

5′9″ in cm

5 feet 9 inches equals 175.26 centimeters, or 1.75 meters. That is 69 inches in total.

5′9″ = 175.26 cm

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The math

(5 × 12 + 9) in = 69 in

69 × 2.54 = 175.26 cm = 1.75 m

Nearby values

Nearby values
Feet and inchesCentimetersMetersTotal inches
5′5″165.1 cm1.65 m65 in
5′6″167.64 cm1.68 m66 in
5′7″170.18 cm1.7 m67 in
5′8″172.72 cm1.73 m68 in
5′9″175.26 cm1.75 m69 in
5′10″177.8 cm1.78 m70 in
5′11″180.34 cm1.8 m71 in
6′0″182.88 cm1.83 m72 in
6′1″185.42 cm1.85 m73 in

Healthy weight range for this height

For adults, a BMI from 18.5 to 24.9 at 5′9″ corresponds to 56.8–76.5 kg (125–169 lb). BMI is a screening measure, not a diagnosis; see the BMI Calculator.

5′9″: 27.9 cm shorter than a standard US interior door (80 in tall).

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Frequently asked questions

How many cm is 5′9″?

175.26 cm: (5 × 12 + 9) × 2.54.

What is 5′9″ in meters?

1.75 m, which is 175.26 cm divided by 100.