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162 cm (5 ft 4 in) Male Height Percentile (US)
4.2%
Percentile
Very Short
Height Category
-13 cm
vs. US Average
Where 162 cm Falls in the US Height Distribution
A man who is 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) stands at the 4.2th percentile of US adult men. In practical terms, that means being taller than roughly 5.3 million US men, while about 121.1 million are taller.
The average US man measures 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) (median 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)), so 162 cm is 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 165 cm (5'5" / 165 cm) | 9.1% | Short |
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