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166 cm (5 ft 5 in) Female Height Percentile (US)
73.1%
Percentile
Above Average
Height Category
+4 cm
vs. US Average
Where 166 cm Falls in the US Height Distribution
A woman who is 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) stands at the 73.1th percentile of US adult women. In practical terms, that means being taller than roughly 96.2 million US women, while about 35.4 million are taller.
The average US woman measures 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) (median 162 cm (5 ft 4 in)), so 166 cm is 4 cm above average — placing it in the above average range. Percentiles are derived from CDC/NHANES measurement surveys of US adults aged 20 and older.
Nearby Heights Compared
| Height | Percentile (women) | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 163 cm (5'4" / 163 cm) | 56.1% | Average |
| 164 cm (5'5" / 164 cm) | 62.1% | Above Average |
| 165 cm (5'5" / 165 cm) | 67.8% | Above Average |
| 166 cm (5'5" / 166 cm) | 73.1% | Above Average |
| 167 cm (5'6" / 167 cm) | 77.9% | Tall |
| 168 cm (5'6" / 168 cm) | 82.2% | Tall |
| 169 cm (5'7" / 169 cm) | 85.9% | Tall |
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