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179 cm (5 ft 10 in) Male Height Percentile (US)
70.3%
Percentile
Above Average
Height Category
+4 cm
vs. US Average
Where 179 cm Falls in the US Height Distribution
A man who is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) stands at the 70.3th percentile of US adult men. In practical terms, that means being taller than roughly 88.9 million US men, while about 37.5 million are taller.
The average US man measures 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) (median 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)), so 179 cm is 4 cm above average — placing it in the above average range. Percentiles are derived from CDC/NHANES measurement surveys of US adults aged 20 and older.
Nearby Heights Compared
| Height | Percentile (men) | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 176 cm (5'9" / 176 cm) | 55.3% | Average |
| 177 cm (5'10" / 177 cm) | 60.5% | Above Average |
| 178 cm (5'10" / 178 cm) | 65.5% | Above Average |
| 179 cm (5'10" / 179 cm) | 70.3% | Above Average |
| 180 cm (5'11" / 180 cm) | 74.8% | Above Average |
| 181 cm (5'11" / 181 cm) | 78.8% | Tall |
| 182 cm (6'0" / 182 cm) | 82.5% | Tall |
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