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159 cm (5 ft 3 in) Female Height Percentile (US)
32.2%
Percentile
Below Average
Height Category
-3 cm
vs. US Average
Where 159 cm Falls in the US Height Distribution
A woman who is 159 cm (5 ft 3 in) stands at the 32.2th percentile of US adult women. In practical terms, that means being taller than roughly 42.4 million US women, while about 89.2 million are taller.
The average US woman measures 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) (median 162 cm (5 ft 4 in)), so 159 cm is 3 cm below average — placing it in the below average range. Percentiles are derived from CDC/NHANES measurement surveys of US adults aged 20 and older.
Nearby Heights Compared
| Height | Percentile (women) | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 156 cm (5'1" / 156 cm) | 17.8% | Short |
| 157 cm (5'2" / 157 cm) | 22.1% | Short |
| 158 cm (5'2" / 158 cm) | 26.9% | Below Average |
| 159 cm (5'3" / 159 cm) | 32.2% | Below Average |
| 160 cm (5'3" / 160 cm) | 37.9% | Below Average |
| 161 cm (5'3" / 161 cm) | 43.9% | Average |
| 162 cm (5'4" / 162 cm) | 50.0% | Average |
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