To convert 5.6 foot to centimeter, multiply by the conversion factor 30.480000. The calculation is 5.6 × 30.480000 = 170.6880 centimeter.

5.6 foot equals exactly 170.688000 centimeter. For practical purposes, this is often rounded to 170.6880 centimeter.

Objects measuring approximately 5.6 foot include a standard 6-foot step ladder (6.0 foot), a compact three-seater sofa (5.8 foot), and the height of a large refrigerator like the Samsung RF28T5001SR (5.8 foot).

Converting foot to centimeter is useful for international projects, scientific research, manufacturing specifications, and when interacting with products or designs from countries primarily using the metric system. It ensures precision and avoids miscommunication in global contexts.

A simple memory aid is to remember that 1 foot is roughly 30.5 centimeters. For 5.6 foot, you can visualize a person's height or a common piece of furniture that is around 5 foot 7 inches tall (which is 5.58 foot), as this is approximately 170.688 centimeters.