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5 ft 3 in (160 cm) Female Height Percentile (US)
37.9%
Percentile
Below Average
Height Category
-2 cm
vs. US Average
Where 5 ft 3 in Falls in the US Height Distribution
A woman who is 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) stands at the 37.9th percentile of US adult women. In practical terms, that means being taller than roughly 49.9 million US women, while about 81.7 million are taller.
The average US woman measures 5 ft 4 in (162 cm) (median 5 ft 4 in (162 cm)), so 5 ft 3 in is 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 5'5" (5'5" / 165 cm) | 68.3% | Above Average |
| 5'6" (5'6" / 168 cm) | 80.7% | Tall |
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