162 cm in feet and inches
162 cm is 5'4", which is 63.78 inches, 5.31 feet or 1.62 metres.
- Feet and inches
- 5'4"
- Total inches
- 63.78 in
- Decimal feet
- 5.31 ft
- Metres
- 1.62 m
| Name | Height |
|---|---|
| 162 cm | 5'4" |
| US average man | 5'9" |
| US average woman | 5'3.5" |
How 162 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 | 162 cm is | Share shorter |
|---|---|---|---|
| US men | 175.1 cm (5'9") | 13.1 cm shorter than | 3.4% |
| US women | 161.9 cm (5'3.5") | 0.1 cm taller than | 51% |
| UK men | 178.21 cm (5'10") | 16.2 cm shorter than | n/a |
| UK women | 163.94 cm (5'4.5") | 1.9 cm shorter than | n/a |
For a man, 162 cm is taller than about 3.4% of US men. For a woman it is taller than about 51% of US women. Percentiles are estimates from a normal-curve approximation of the CDC adult tables.
162 cm around the world
Across the 69 countries in our dataset, 162 cm is taller than the average adult man in 1 and shorter in 66, with 2 within 1 cm. For women it is taller than the average in 25 and shorter in 33, with 11 within 1 cm.
The closest national average for men is Laos (162 cm, 5'4"). For women it is Spain (162.03 cm, 5'4"). See the whole picture on the height map.
When children reach 162 cm
On the CDC growth reference, the typical (median) US boy is 162 cm tall at about 13 years and the typical girl at about 16¼ 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 162 cm in feet and inches?
162 cm is 5'4" when rounded to the nearest half inch, the way this site displays heights. Rounded to the nearest whole inch it is 5'4". The exact figure is 63.78 inches, or 5.31 feet.
How many inches is 162 cm?
162 cm is 63.78 inches. An inch is exactly 2.54 cm, so you divide 162 by 2.54. Divide the inches by 12 to get 5.31 feet.
Is 162 cm tall for a man?
Against the CDC/NHANES adult reference, 162 cm is taller than about 3.4% of US men, which is well below the average: the US median for men is 175.1 cm, so 162 cm is 13.1 cm shorter than it. Against the UK average of 178.21 cm it is 16.2 cm shorter than the average.
Is 162 cm tall for a woman?
Against the CDC/NHANES adult reference, 162 cm is taller than about 51% of US women, which is close to the average: the US median for women is 161.9 cm, so 162 cm is 0.1 cm taller than it. Against the UK average of 163.94 cm it is 1.9 cm shorter than the average.
How do I convert 162 cm to feet in my head?
Roughly, divide by 30: 162 ÷ 30 is about 5.4 feet. For an exact answer, divide 162 by 2.54 to get 63.78 inches, then take out whole feet: 63.78 inches is 5 feet and 3.8 inches.
How does 162 cm compare around the world?
Among the 69 countries in our dataset (NCD-RisC averages at age 19), 162 cm is taller than the average man in 1 and taller than the average woman in 25. The closest average for men is Laos (162 cm) and for women is Spain (162.03 cm).
At what age is a child 162 cm tall?
On the CDC growth reference, the median (50th percentile) US child is 162 cm tall at about boys at about 13 and girls at about 16¼. 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.