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5 ft 7 in (170 cm) Male Height Percentile (US)
26.1%
Percentile
Below Average
Height Category
-5 cm
vs. US Average
Where 5 ft 7 in Falls in the US Height Distribution
A man who is 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) stands at the 26.1th percentile of US adult men. In practical terms, that means being taller than roughly 33.0 million US men, while about 93.4 million are taller.
The average US man measures 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) (median 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)), so 5 ft 7 in is 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 5'10" (5'10" / 178 cm) | 64.5% | Above Average |
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