157 cm in feet and inches
157 cm is 5'2", which is 61.81 inches, 5.15 feet or 1.57 metres.
- Feet and inches
- 5'2"
- Total inches
- 61.81 in
- Decimal feet
- 5.15 ft
- Metres
- 1.57 m
| Name | Height |
|---|---|
| 157 cm | 5'2" |
| US average man | 5'9" |
| US average woman | 5'3.5" |
How 157 cm compares
Averages differ by sex and by country, so the same height reads differently depending on who you compare with. Percentiles are for US adults (CDC/NHANES); the UK figures are national averages (NCD-RisC).
| Compared with | Average | 157 cm is | Share shorter |
|---|---|---|---|
| US men | 175.1 cm (5'9") | 18.1 cm shorter than | 0.6% |
| US women | 161.9 cm (5'3.5") | 4.9 cm shorter than | 25% |
| UK men | 178.21 cm (5'10") | 21.2 cm shorter than | n/a |
| UK women | 163.94 cm (5'4.5") | 6.9 cm shorter than | n/a |
For a man, 157 cm is taller than about 0.6% of US men. For a woman it is taller than about 25% of US women. Percentiles are estimates from a normal-curve approximation of the CDC adult tables.
157 cm around the world
Across the 69 countries in our dataset, 157 cm is taller than the average adult man in 0 and shorter in 69. For women it is taller than the average in 11 and shorter in 54, with 4 within 1 cm.
The closest national average for men is Timor-Leste (159.8 cm, 5'3"). For women it is Malaysia (157.06 cm, 5'2"). See the whole picture on the height map.
When children reach 157 cm
On the CDC growth reference, the typical (median) US boy is 157 cm tall at about 12¼ years and the typical girl at about 12½ years. Individual children grow at different rates, so check a specific child with the percentile calculator.
Nearby heights
Method and sources
One inch is exactly 2.54 cm, so inches = cm ÷ 2.54 and feet = inches ÷ 12. Display heights are rounded to the nearest half inch.
Percentiles use the CDC adult median and spread for each sex. Country comparisons use the 69 countries in this site's dataset, a subset of the roughly 200 in the full NCD-RisC release. See the methodology for details.
Frequently asked questions
What is 157 cm in feet and inches?
157 cm is 5'2" when rounded to the nearest half inch, the way this site displays heights. Rounded to the nearest whole inch it is 5'2". The exact figure is 61.81 inches, or 5.15 feet.
How many inches is 157 cm?
157 cm is 61.81 inches. An inch is exactly 2.54 cm, so you divide 157 by 2.54. Divide the inches by 12 to get 5.15 feet.
Is 157 cm tall for a man?
Against the CDC/NHANES adult reference, 157 cm is taller than about 0.6% of US men, which is well below the average: the US median for men is 175.1 cm, so 157 cm is 18.1 cm shorter than it. Against the UK average of 178.21 cm it is 21.2 cm shorter than the average.
Is 157 cm tall for a woman?
Against the CDC/NHANES adult reference, 157 cm is taller than about 25% of US women, which is below the average: the US median for women is 161.9 cm, so 157 cm is 4.9 cm shorter than it. Against the UK average of 163.94 cm it is 6.9 cm shorter than the average.
How do I convert 157 cm to feet in my head?
Roughly, divide by 30: 157 ÷ 30 is about 5.2 feet. For an exact answer, divide 157 by 2.54 to get 61.81 inches, then take out whole feet: 61.81 inches is 5 feet and 1.8 inches.
How does 157 cm compare around the world?
Among the 69 countries in our dataset (NCD-RisC averages at age 19), 157 cm is taller than the average man in 0 and taller than the average woman in 11. The closest average for men is Timor-Leste (159.8 cm) and for women is Malaysia (157.06 cm).
At what age is a child 157 cm tall?
On the CDC growth reference, the median (50th percentile) US child is 157 cm tall at about boys at about 12¼ and girls at about 12½. Children vary a lot, so a child of that height at a different age is not necessarily a cause for concern; the percentile calculator shows where a particular child sits.