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6 ft 1 in (185 cm) Male Height Percentile (US)
91.7%
Percentile
Tall
Height Category
+10 cm
vs. US Average
Where 6 ft 1 in Falls in the US Height Distribution
A man who is 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) stands at the 91.7th percentile of US adult men. In practical terms, that means being taller than roughly 115.9 million US men, while about 10.5 million are taller.
The average US man measures 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) (median 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)), so 6 ft 1 in is 10 cm above average — placing it in the tall range. Percentiles are derived from CDC/NHANES measurement surveys of US adults aged 20 and older.
Nearby Heights Compared
| Height | Percentile (men) | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 6'1" (6'1" / 185 cm) | 91.7% | Tall |
| 6'2" (6'2" / 188 cm) | 95.7% | Very Tall |
| 6'3" (6'3" / 191 cm) | 98.1% | Very Tall |
| 6'4" (6'4" / 193 cm) | 99.2% | Very Tall |
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