161 cm in feet and inches
161 cm is 5'3.5", which is 63.39 inches, 5.28 feet or 1.61 metres.
- Feet and inches
- 5'3.5"
- Total inches
- 63.39 in
- Decimal feet
- 5.28 ft
- Metres
- 1.61 m
| Name | Height |
|---|---|
| 161 cm | 5'3.5" |
| US average man | 5'9" |
| US average woman | 5'3.5" |
How 161 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 | 161 cm is | Share shorter |
|---|---|---|---|
| US men | 175.1 cm (5'9") | 14.1 cm shorter than | 2.5% |
| US women | 161.9 cm (5'3.5") | 0.9 cm shorter than | 45% |
| UK men | 178.21 cm (5'10") | 17.2 cm shorter than | n/a |
| UK women | 163.94 cm (5'4.5") | 2.9 cm shorter than | n/a |
For a man, 161 cm is taller than about 2.5% of US men. For a woman it is taller than about 45% of US women. Percentiles are estimates from a normal-curve approximation of the CDC adult tables.
161 cm around the world
Across the 69 countries in our dataset, 161 cm is taller than the average adult man in 1 and shorter in 67, with 1 within 1 cm. For women it is taller than the average in 24 and shorter in 36, with 9 within 1 cm.
The closest national average for men is Laos (162 cm, 5'4"). For women it is Egypt (160.88 cm, 5'3.5"). See the whole picture on the height map.
When children reach 161 cm
On the CDC growth reference, the typical (median) US boy is 161 cm tall at about 12¾ years and the typical girl at about 14 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 161 cm in feet and inches?
161 cm is 5'3.5" when rounded to the nearest half inch, the way this site displays heights. Rounded to the nearest whole inch it is 5'3". The exact figure is 63.39 inches, or 5.28 feet.
How many inches is 161 cm?
161 cm is 63.39 inches. An inch is exactly 2.54 cm, so you divide 161 by 2.54. Divide the inches by 12 to get 5.28 feet.
Is 161 cm tall for a man?
Against the CDC/NHANES adult reference, 161 cm is taller than about 2.5% of US men, which is well below the average: the US median for men is 175.1 cm, so 161 cm is 14.1 cm shorter than it. Against the UK average of 178.21 cm it is 17.2 cm shorter than the average.
Is 161 cm tall for a woman?
Against the CDC/NHANES adult reference, 161 cm is taller than about 45% of US women, which is close to the average: the US median for women is 161.9 cm, so 161 cm is 0.9 cm shorter than it. Against the UK average of 163.94 cm it is 2.9 cm shorter than the average.
How do I convert 161 cm to feet in my head?
Roughly, divide by 30: 161 ÷ 30 is about 5.4 feet. For an exact answer, divide 161 by 2.54 to get 63.39 inches, then take out whole feet: 63.39 inches is 5 feet and 3.4 inches.
How does 161 cm compare around the world?
Among the 69 countries in our dataset (NCD-RisC averages at age 19), 161 cm is taller than the average man in 1 and taller than the average woman in 24. The closest average for men is Laos (162 cm) and for women is Egypt (160.88 cm).
At what age is a child 161 cm tall?
On the CDC growth reference, the median (50th percentile) US child is 161 cm tall at about boys at about 12¾ and girls at about 14. 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.