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161 cm (5 ft 3 in) Male Height Percentile (US)
3.1%
Percentile
Very Short
Height Category
-14 cm
vs. US Average
Where 161 cm Falls in the US Height Distribution
A man who is 161 cm (5 ft 3 in) stands at the 3.1th percentile of US adult men. In practical terms, that means being taller than roughly 3.9 million US men, while about 122.5 million are taller.
The average US man measures 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) (median 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)), so 161 cm is 14 cm below average — placing it in the very short range. Percentiles are derived from CDC/NHANES measurement surveys of US adults aged 20 and older.
Nearby Heights Compared
| Height | Percentile (men) | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 158 cm (5'2" / 158 cm) | 1.2% | Very Short |
| 159 cm (5'3" / 159 cm) | 1.6% | Very Short |
| 160 cm (5'3" / 160 cm) | 2.3% | Very Short |
| 161 cm (5'3" / 161 cm) | 3.1% | Very Short |
| 162 cm (5'4" / 162 cm) | 4.2% | Very Short |
| 163 cm (5'4" / 163 cm) | 5.5% | Short |
| 164 cm (5'5" / 164 cm) | 7.1% | Short |
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