117.68 centimeters is equivalent to 46.383 inches.
To put this into perspective, here are some comparisons to known objects of similar size:
1. The average height of an adult male in the United States is approximately 69 inches, so 117.68 centimeters is just slightly over half the height of an average adult male.
2. The height of a standard doorway is usually around 80 inches, so 117.68 centimeters is about half the height of a standard doorway.
3. The diameter of a large pizza is typically around 16 inches, so 117.68 centimeters is almost 3 times the diameter of a large pizza.
4. The length of a guitar is usually around 40 inches, so 117.68 centimeters is slightly longer than the length of 1 and a half guitars.
5. The length of an average human arm span is approximately 63 inches, so 117.68 centimeters is about 3/4 the length of an average human arm span.