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5 ft 6 in (168 cm) Male Height Percentile (US)
16.2%
Percentile
Short
Height Category
-7 cm
vs. US Average
Where 5 ft 6 in Falls in the US Height Distribution
A man who is 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) stands at the 16.2th percentile of US adult men. In practical terms, that means being taller than roughly 20.5 million US men, while about 105.9 million are taller.
The average US man measures 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) (median 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)), so 5 ft 6 in is 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5'3" (5'3" / 160 cm) | 2.3% | Very Short |
| 5'4" (5'4" / 163 cm) | 4.9% | Very Short |
| 5'5" (5'5" / 165 cm) | 9.3% | Short |
| 5'6" (5'6" / 168 cm) | 16.3% | Short |
| 5'7" (5'7" / 170 cm) | 26.0% | Below Average |
| 5'8" (5'8" / 173 cm) | 38.1% | Below Average |
| 5'9" (5'9" / 175 cm) | 51.4% | Average |
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