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5 ft 1 in (155 cm) Female Height Percentile (US)
13.8%
Percentile
Short
Height Category
-7 cm
vs. US Average
Where 5 ft 1 in Falls in the US Height Distribution
A woman who is 5 ft 1 in (155 cm) stands at the 13.8th percentile of US adult women. In practical terms, that means being taller than roughly 18.1 million US women, while about 113.4 million are taller.
The average US woman measures 5 ft 4 in (162 cm) (median 5 ft 4 in (162 cm)), so 5 ft 1 in is 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4'10" (4'10" / 147 cm) | 1.3% | Very Short |
| 4'11" (4'11" / 150 cm) | 3.1% | Very Short |
| 5'0" (5'0" / 152 cm) | 7.0% | Short |
| 5'1" (5'1" / 155 cm) | 13.9% | Short |
| 5'2" (5'2" / 157 cm) | 24.4% | Short |
| 5'3" (5'3" / 160 cm) | 38.0% | Below Average |
| 5'4" (5'4" / 163 cm) | 53.4% | Average |
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