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146 cm (4 ft 9 in) Female Height Percentile (US)
0.7%
Percentile
Very Short
Height Category
-16 cm
vs. US Average
Where 146 cm Falls in the US Height Distribution
A woman who is 146 cm (4 ft 9 in) stands at the 0.7th percentile of US adult women. In practical terms, that means being taller than roughly 0.9 million US women, while about 130.7 million are taller.
The average US woman measures 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) (median 162 cm (5 ft 4 in)), so 146 cm is 16 cm below average — placing it in the very short range. Percentiles are derived from CDC/NHANES measurement surveys of US adults aged 20 and older.
Nearby Heights Compared
| Height | Percentile (women) | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 143 cm (4'8" / 143 cm) | 0.2% | Very Short |
| 144 cm (4'9" / 144 cm) | 0.3% | Very Short |
| 145 cm (4'9" / 145 cm) | 0.4% | Very Short |
| 146 cm (4'9" / 146 cm) | 0.7% | Very Short |
| 147 cm (4'10" / 147 cm) | 1.1% | Very Short |
| 148 cm (4'10" / 148 cm) | 1.6% | Very Short |
| 149 cm (4'11" / 149 cm) | 2.3% | Very Short |
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