165 cm in feet and inches
165 cm is 5'5", which is 64.96 inches, 5.41 feet or 1.65 metres.
- Feet and inches
- 5'5"
- Total inches
- 64.96 in
- Decimal feet
- 5.41 ft
- Metres
- 1.65 m
| Name | Height |
|---|---|
| 165 cm | 5'5" |
| US average man | 5'9" |
| US average woman | 5'3.5" |
How 165 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 | 165 cm is | Share shorter |
|---|---|---|---|
| US men | 175.1 cm (5'9") | 10.1 cm shorter than | 8% |
| US women | 161.9 cm (5'3.5") | 3.1 cm taller than | 67% |
| UK men | 178.21 cm (5'10") | 13.2 cm shorter than | n/a |
| UK women | 163.94 cm (5'4.5") | 1.1 cm taller than | n/a |
For a man, 165 cm is taller than about 8% of US men. For a woman it is taller than about 67% of US women. Percentiles are estimates from a normal-curve approximation of the CDC adult tables.
165 cm around the world
Across the 69 countries in our dataset, 165 cm is taller than the average adult man in 4 and shorter in 62, with 3 within 1 cm. For women it is taller than the average in 41 and shorter in 18, with 10 within 1 cm.
The closest national average for men is Bangladesh (165.08 cm, 5'5"). For women it is Australia (164.67 cm, 5'5"). See the whole picture on the height map.
When children reach 165 cm
On the CDC growth reference, the typical (median) US boy is 165 cm tall at about 13¼ years. The median girl does not reach this height before 20. 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 165 cm in feet and inches?
165 cm is 5'5" when rounded to the nearest half inch, the way this site displays heights. Rounded to the nearest whole inch it is 5'5". The exact figure is 64.96 inches, or 5.41 feet.
How many inches is 165 cm?
165 cm is 64.96 inches. An inch is exactly 2.54 cm, so you divide 165 by 2.54. Divide the inches by 12 to get 5.41 feet.
Is 165 cm tall for a man?
Against the CDC/NHANES adult reference, 165 cm is taller than about 8% of US men, which is well below the average: the US median for men is 175.1 cm, so 165 cm is 10.1 cm shorter than it. Against the UK average of 178.21 cm it is 13.2 cm shorter than the average.
Is 165 cm tall for a woman?
Against the CDC/NHANES adult reference, 165 cm is taller than about 67% of US women, which is above the average: the US median for women is 161.9 cm, so 165 cm is 3.1 cm taller than it. Against the UK average of 163.94 cm it is 1.1 cm taller than the average.
How do I convert 165 cm to feet in my head?
Roughly, divide by 30: 165 ÷ 30 is about 5.5 feet. For an exact answer, divide 165 by 2.54 to get 64.96 inches, then take out whole feet: 64.96 inches is 5 feet and 5.0 inches.
How does 165 cm compare around the world?
Among the 69 countries in our dataset (NCD-RisC averages at age 19), 165 cm is taller than the average man in 4 and taller than the average woman in 41. The closest average for men is Bangladesh (165.08 cm) and for women is Australia (164.67 cm).
At what age is a child 165 cm tall?
On the CDC growth reference, the median (50th percentile) US child is 165 cm tall at about boys at about 13¼. 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.