How the conversion works
To convert 174 cm to inches, divide by 2.54: 174 ÷ 2.54 = 68.5 in, to one decimal. Twelve inches make a foot, so that is 5 ft 8.5 in, or 5 ft 9 in to the nearest inch.
The nearest whole inch, asked the other way round: What is 5'9" in cm and inches?