5′11″ at a glance
- Centimeters
- 180.34 cm
- Nearest whole cm
- 180 cm
- Meters
- 1.8034 m
- Millimeters
- 1,803.4 mm
- Total inches
- 71 in
- Decimal feet
- 5.9167 ft
How to convert 5′11″ to centimeters
71 in × 2.54 = 180.34 cm
Because the inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm, 180.34 cm is an exact answer, not a rounded one. Medical and sports forms usually round it to 180 cm (or 180.5 cm to the nearest half centimeter).
Is 5′11″ tall? How it compares with US adults
For a man, 5′11″ is taller than average (about the 76th percentile). For a woman it is very tall (above the 95th percentile). A normal-curve estimate puts it at roughly 1 in 350.
| Group | Where 5′11″ falls | Median height | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men 20 and over | about the 76th percentile | 175.4 cm | +4.9 cm (+1.9 in) |
| Women 20 and over | above the 95th percentile | 161.3 cm | +19.0 cm (+7.5 in) |
| Men 20–29 | about the 75th percentile | 176.0 cm | +4.3 cm (+1.7 in) |
| Women 20–29 | above the 95th percentile | 162.8 cm | +17.5 cm (+6.9 in) |
Put another way, about 76 of every 100 US men are shorter, and fewer than 5 of every 100 US women are this tall. 5′11″ is closer to the typical man’s height than the typical woman’s; younger adults (20–29) run slightly taller than the all-ages figures, which include older adults who have lost some height.
Healthy weight range for 5′11″
Adult BMI from 18.5 to 24.9 is the range the CDC labels healthy weight. At 5′11″ (1.80 m), that works out to 60.2–81.0 kg, or 133–179 lb.
| BMI | Category | Weight (kg) | Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.5 | Healthy weight starts | 60.2 | 133 |
| 22.0 | Middle of healthy range | 71.5 | 158 |
| 25.0 | Overweight starts | 81.3 | 179 |
| 30.0 | Obesity starts | 97.6 | 215 |
BMI is a screening number, not a diagnosis: it does not separate muscle from fat and is not meant for children. Check a specific weight with the BMI calculator or compare formulas in the ideal weight calculator.
5′11″ in everyday terms
- Beds. At 71 in, 5′11″ fits a twin or full mattress (75 in long) with 4 in to spare.
- Doorways. A standard US door opening is 80 in (6′8″, 203.2 cm) high. That leaves 9 in of clearance overhead — less once shoes add an inch or so.
- Filling in a metric form? Visa applications, sports registrations and medical charts outside the US ask for 180 cm or 1.80 m; 5′11″ rounds to those values.
Heights near 5′11″
| Feet & inches | Centimeters | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| 5′7″ | 170.18 | 1.70 |
| 5′8″ | 172.72 | 1.73 |
| 5′9″ | 175.26 | 1.75 |
| 5′10″ | 177.8 | 1.78 |
| 5′11″ | 180.34 | 1.80 |
| 6′0″ | 182.88 | 1.83 |
| 6′1″ | 185.42 | 1.85 |
| 6′2″ | 187.96 | 1.88 |
| 6′3″ | 190.5 | 1.91 |
Going the other way: see 180 cm in feet and inches.
Frequently asked questions
What is 5 feet 11 inches in cm?
5 ft 11 in = 71 inches, and 71 × 2.54 = 180.34 cm exactly (1.8034 m).
Is 5′11″ tall for a man?
Among US men aged 20 and over, 5′11″ (180.3 cm) is about the 76th percentile, so it is taller than average.
Is 5′11″ tall for a woman?
Among US women aged 20 and over, 5′11″ is above the 95th percentile, so it is very tall.
What is a healthy weight for someone 5′11″?
A BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 5′11″ corresponds to about 133–179 lb (60.2–81.0 kg). BMI is only a screening measure.