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149 cm (4 ft 11 in) Female Height Percentile (US)
2.3%
Percentile
Very Short
Height Category
-13 cm
vs. US Average
Where 149 cm Falls in the US Height Distribution
A woman who is 149 cm (4 ft 11 in) stands at the 2.3th percentile of US adult women. In practical terms, that means being taller than roughly 3.0 million US women, while about 128.6 million are taller.
The average US woman measures 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) (median 162 cm (5 ft 4 in)), so 149 cm is 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 150 cm (4'11" / 150 cm) | 3.2% | Very Short |
| 151 cm (4'11" / 151 cm) | 4.5% | Very Short |
| 152 cm (5'0" / 152 cm) | 6.2% | Short |
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