158 cm in feet and inches
158 cm is 5'2", which is 62.2 inches, 5.18 feet or 1.58 metres.
- Feet and inches
- 5'2"
- Total inches
- 62.2 in
- Decimal feet
- 5.18 ft
- Metres
- 1.58 m
| Name | Height |
|---|---|
| 158 cm | 5'2" |
| US average man | 5'9" |
| US average woman | 5'3.5" |
How 158 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 | 158 cm is | Share shorter |
|---|---|---|---|
| US men | 175.1 cm (5'9") | 17.1 cm shorter than | 0.9% |
| US women | 161.9 cm (5'3.5") | 3.9 cm shorter than | 29% |
| UK men | 178.21 cm (5'10") | 20.2 cm shorter than | n/a |
| UK women | 163.94 cm (5'4.5") | 5.9 cm shorter than | n/a |
For a man, 158 cm is taller than about 0.9% of US men. For a woman it is taller than about 29% of US women. Percentiles are estimates from a normal-curve approximation of the CDC adult tables.
158 cm around the world
Across the 69 countries in our dataset, 158 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 48, with 10 within 1 cm.
The closest national average for men is Timor-Leste (159.8 cm, 5'3"). For women it is Colombia (157.96 cm, 5'2"). See the whole picture on the height map.
When children reach 158 cm
On the CDC growth reference, the typical (median) US boy is 158 cm tall at about 12½ years and the typical girl at about 13 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 158 cm in feet and inches?
158 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 62.2 inches, or 5.18 feet.
How many inches is 158 cm?
158 cm is 62.2 inches. An inch is exactly 2.54 cm, so you divide 158 by 2.54. Divide the inches by 12 to get 5.18 feet.
Is 158 cm tall for a man?
Against the CDC/NHANES adult reference, 158 cm is taller than about 0.9% of US men, which is well below the average: the US median for men is 175.1 cm, so 158 cm is 17.1 cm shorter than it. Against the UK average of 178.21 cm it is 20.2 cm shorter than the average.
Is 158 cm tall for a woman?
Against the CDC/NHANES adult reference, 158 cm is taller than about 29% of US women, which is below the average: the US median for women is 161.9 cm, so 158 cm is 3.9 cm shorter than it. Against the UK average of 163.94 cm it is 5.9 cm shorter than the average.
How do I convert 158 cm to feet in my head?
Roughly, divide by 30: 158 ÷ 30 is about 5.3 feet. For an exact answer, divide 158 by 2.54 to get 62.2 inches, then take out whole feet: 62.2 inches is 5 feet and 2.2 inches.
How does 158 cm compare around the world?
Among the 69 countries in our dataset (NCD-RisC averages at age 19), 158 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 Colombia (157.96 cm).
At what age is a child 158 cm tall?
On the CDC growth reference, the median (50th percentile) US child is 158 cm tall at about boys at about 12½ and girls at about 13. 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.