Comparison
170 cm vs 180 cm
A direct comparison of two common height milestones — 170 cm (5'7") and 180 cm (5'11") — in feet, inches, and relative to global averages.
170 cm
5′ 6.9″
66.93 in
1.70 m
Global average (men)
180 cm
5′ 10.9″
70.87 in
1.80 m
Above average globally
Key Differences
- Difference: 10 cm = 3.94 inches
- 170 cm = approximately the global average male height
- 180 cm = above average in most countries worldwide
- In the US, 180 cm (5'11") is slightly above the average of 5'9"