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172 cm (5 ft 8 in) Male Height Percentile (US)
34.5%
Percentile
Below Average
Height Category
-3 cm
vs. US Average
Where 172 cm Falls in the US Height Distribution
A man who is 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) stands at the 34.5th percentile of US adult men. In practical terms, that means being taller than roughly 43.6 million US men, while about 82.8 million are taller.
The average US man measures 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) (median 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)), so 172 cm is 3 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 (men) | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 169 cm (5'7" / 169 cm) | 21.2% | Short |
| 170 cm (5'7" / 170 cm) | 25.2% | Below Average |
| 171 cm (5'7" / 171 cm) | 29.7% | Below Average |
| 172 cm (5'8" / 172 cm) | 34.5% | Below Average |
| 173 cm (5'8" / 173 cm) | 39.5% | Below Average |
| 174 cm (5'9" / 174 cm) | 44.7% | Average |
| 175 cm (5'9" / 175 cm) | 50.0% | Average |
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