Here's how to convert 5 ft 9 inches to centimeters:

1. Convert feet to inches:

* 5 feet * 12 inches/foot = 60 inches

2. Add the remaining inches:

* 60 inches + 9 inches = 69 inches

3. Convert inches to centimeters:

* 69 inches * 2.54 cm/inch = 175.26 cm

Therefore, 5 ft 9 inches is equal to 175.26 cm.