How accurate is this height percentile calculator?

Our calculator uses official CDC/NHANES data with weighted empirical cumulative distribution functions, providing highly accurate percentile calculations based on the most recent U.S. population data.

What does my height percentile mean?

Your height percentile shows what percentage of people in your demographic group are shorter than you. For example, 75th percentile means you're taller than 75% of people and shorter than 25%.

Why do I need to select my biological sex?

Height distributions differ significantly between males and females due to biological factors. Selecting your biological sex ensures accurate percentile calculations based on the appropriate population data.

Can I trust these results for medical purposes?

While our calculator uses medically-accurate data sources, results are for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Consult healthcare providers for medical concerns.

How is this different from BMI calculators?

This calculator focuses solely on height percentiles within the population, while BMI calculators assess the relationship between height and weight. Both provide different types of health and demographic insights.

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U.S. Adult Height Percentile Calculator

Results update live as you change inputs.

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Units

Height

Sex

Your live resultsLive

5 ft 9 in (175 cm), Male

Average

Percentile

50.0%

Mean

5 ft 9 in (175 cm)

Median

5 ft 9 in (175 cm)

Delta vs mean

+0.0 in (+0.0 cm)

Estimated shorter

191,763,660

Males: 63,210,000 • Females: 128,553,660

Estimated taller

66,236,340

Males: 63,210,000 • Females: 3,026,340

Note: Inputs are capped to 135–210 cm or 6 ft 11 in to reflect typical adult ranges. Values beyond this are extremely rare.

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Steve Carell

Actor/Comedian · 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)

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Dave Chappelle

Comedian · 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)

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MMA · 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)

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Countries Near Your Height

See where you sit versus national averages — tap any country for the full guide.

Above average in 153 of 205 countries

Moldova

Avg 5'9" · #53

You are Same as average

Kazakhstan

Avg 5'9" · #54

You are Same as average

Trinidad and Tobago

Avg 5'9" · #55

You are Same as average

Malta

Avg 5'9" · #56

You are Same as average

Barbados

Avg 5'9" · #57

You are Same as average

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Your Height vs Famous Buildings

See how many of you stacked equal iconic landmarks — tap any building for a side-by-side comparison.

Burj Khalifa

Dubai · 2,717 ft (828 m)

≈ 473.1 of you stacked

Empire State Building

New York City · 1,250 ft (381 m)

≈ 217.7 of you stacked

Eiffel Tower

Paris · 1,083 ft (330 m)

≈ 188.6 of you stacked

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Convert height between feet/inches and centimeters instantly. Includes a full chart of common heights from 5'0" to 6'11".

Imperial (Feet & Inches)

Feet

Inches

5' 8"

Metric (Centimeters)

Centimeters

173 cm

Common Height Conversions

Feet & Inches	Centimeters	Total Inches
5' 0"	152 cm	60
5' 1"	155 cm	61
5' 2"	158 cm	62
5' 3"	160 cm	63
5' 4"	163 cm	64
5' 5"	165 cm	65
5' 6"	168 cm	66
5' 7"	170 cm	67
5' 8"	173 cm	68
5' 9"	175 cm	69
5' 10"	178 cm	70
5' 11"	180 cm	71
6' 0"	183 cm	72
6' 1"	185 cm	73
6' 2"	188 cm	74
6' 3"	191 cm	75
6' 4"	193 cm	76
6' 5"	196 cm	77
6' 6"	198 cm	78
6' 7"	201 cm	79
6' 8"	203 cm	80
6' 9"	206 cm	81
6' 10"	208 cm	82
6' 11"	211 cm	83

This comprehensive height percentile calculator uses official CDC/NHANES data to show exactly where your height ranks among U.S. adults. Our weighted empirical cumulative distribution functions (CDFs) provide accurate percentile calculations based on the most recent population data.

Enter your height and biological sex above to instantly see your percentile ranking, compare against population averages, and visualize your position on the height distribution curve. Results show how many Americans are shorter or taller than you, plus key statistics like mean, median, and standard deviation.

For detailed information about our methodology and data sources, visit our methodology page andsources page. All calculations are performed client-side for instant results and privacy.