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153 cm (5 ft 0 in) Female Height Percentile (US)
8.3%
Percentile
Short
Height Category
-9 cm
vs. US Average
Where 153 cm Falls in the US Height Distribution
A woman who is 153 cm (5 ft 0 in) stands at the 8.3th percentile of US adult women. In practical terms, that means being taller than roughly 10.9 million US women, while about 120.7 million are taller.
The average US woman measures 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) (median 162 cm (5 ft 4 in)), so 153 cm is 9 cm below average — placing it in the short range. Percentiles are derived from CDC/NHANES measurement surveys of US adults aged 20 and older.
Nearby Heights Compared
| Height | Percentile (women) | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 153 cm (5'0" / 153 cm) | 8.3% | Short |
| 154 cm (5'1" / 154 cm) | 10.9% | Short |
| 155 cm (5'1" / 155 cm) | 14.1% | Short |
| 156 cm (5'1" / 156 cm) | 17.8% | Short |
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