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166 cm (5 ft 5 in) Male Height Percentile (US)
11.5%
Percentile
Short
Height Category
-9 cm
vs. US Average
Where 166 cm Falls in the US Height Distribution
A man who is 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) stands at the 11.5th percentile of US adult men. In practical terms, that means being taller than roughly 14.5 million US men, while about 111.9 million are taller.
The average US man measures 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) (median 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)), so 166 cm is 9 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 (men) | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 166 cm (5'5" / 166 cm) | 11.5% | Short |
| 167 cm (5'6" / 167 cm) | 14.3% | Short |
| 168 cm (5'6" / 168 cm) | 17.5% | Short |
| 169 cm (5'7" / 169 cm) | 21.2% | Short |
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