Here's how to convert 5 foot 8 inches to centimeters:

1. Convert feet to inches:

* 5 feet * 12 inches/foot = 60 inches

2. Add the remaining inches:

* 60 inches + 8 inches = 68 inches

3. Convert inches to centimeters:

* 68 inches * 2.54 cm/inch = 172.72 cm

Therefore, 5 foot 8 inches is equal to 172.72 cm.