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5 ft 9 in (175 cm) Male Height Percentile (US)
51.6%
Percentile
Average
Height Category
+0 cm
vs. US Average
Where 5 ft 9 in Falls in the US Height Distribution
A man who is 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) stands at the 51.6th percentile of US adult men. In practical terms, that means being taller than roughly 65.2 million US men, while about 61.2 million are taller.
The average US man measures 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) (median 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)), so 5 ft 9 in is 0 cm above average — placing it in the average range. Percentiles are derived from CDC/NHANES measurement surveys of US adults aged 20 and older.
Nearby Heights Compared
| Height | Percentile (men) | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 5'6" (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 |
| 5'11" (5'11" / 180 cm) | 76.2% | Tall |
| 6'0" (6'0" / 183 cm) | 85.3% | Tall |
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