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170 cm (5 ft 7 in) Female Height Percentile (US)
89.1%
Percentile
Tall
Height Category
+8 cm
vs. US Average
Where 170 cm Falls in the US Height Distribution
A woman who is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) stands at the 89.1th percentile of US adult women. In practical terms, that means being taller than roughly 117.2 million US women, while about 14.3 million are taller.
The average US woman measures 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) (median 162 cm (5 ft 4 in)), so 170 cm is 8 cm above average — placing it in the tall range. Percentiles are derived from CDC/NHANES measurement surveys of US adults aged 20 and older.
Nearby Heights Compared
| Height | Percentile (women) | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 170 cm (5'7" / 170 cm) | 89.1% | Tall |
| 171 cm (5'7" / 171 cm) | 91.7% | Tall |
| 172 cm (5'8" / 172 cm) | 93.8% | Tall |
| 173 cm (5'8" / 173 cm) | 95.5% | Very Tall |
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