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What is 5’9″ in cm?
Answer: 5’9″ in cm is 175.26
The height 5 feet 9 inches is commonly used in countries like the United States where the imperial system is standard. Converting this measurement to centimeters provides an exact value useful in most other countries that use the metric system. Understanding this conversion process is helpful in science, health, travel, and more.
Methods
Math Tutor Explanation Using the Direct Conversion Method
This method involves converting feet and inches separately to centimeters and then adding the results.
Step 1: Step 1: Convert 5 feet to centimeters by multiplying 5 by 30.48
Step 2: Step 2: Convert 9 inches to centimeters by multiplying 9 by 2.54
Math Tutor Explanation Using Total Inches First Method
This method first combines all measurements in inches and then converts to centimeters.
Step 1: Step 1: Convert 5 feet to inches by multiplying 5 by 12 and adding 9 inches: (5 × 12) + 9 = 69 inches
Step 2: Step 2: Multiply 69 inches by 2.54 to convert to centimeters: 69 × 2.54 = 175.26
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FAQ on Height Conversion
How many centimeters are in one foot?
One foot equals 30.48 centimeters
How many centimeters are in one inch?
One inch equals 2.54 centimeters
Is 5’9″ the same as 175 cm?
5’9″ is approximately 175.26 cm, so it is often rounded to 175 cm
How do you convert centimeters back to feet and inches?
Divide the centimeters by 2.54 for inches, then divide inches by 12 for feet and use the remainder for inches
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