168 cm in feet and inches
168 cm is 5'6", which is 66.14 inches, 5.51 feet or 1.68 metres.
- Feet and inches
- 5'6"
- Total inches
- 66.14 in
- Decimal feet
- 5.51 ft
- Metres
- 1.68 m
| Name | Height |
|---|---|
| 168 cm | 5'6" |
| US average man | 5'9" |
| US average woman | 5'3.5" |
How 168 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 | 168 cm is | Share shorter |
|---|---|---|---|
| US men | 175.1 cm (5'9") | 7.1 cm shorter than | 16% |
| US women | 161.9 cm (5'3.5") | 6.1 cm taller than | 80% |
| UK men | 178.21 cm (5'10") | 10.2 cm shorter than | n/a |
| UK women | 163.94 cm (5'4.5") | 4.1 cm taller than | n/a |
For a man, 168 cm is taller than about 16% of US men. For a woman it is taller than about 80% of US women. Percentiles are estimates from a normal-curve approximation of the CDC adult tables.
168 cm around the world
Across the 69 countries in our dataset, 168 cm is taller than the average adult man in 10 and shorter in 55, with 4 within 1 cm. For women it is taller than the average in 58 and shorter in 3, with 8 within 1 cm.
The closest national average for men is Pakistan (167.33 cm, 5'6"). For women it is Czechia (167.96 cm, 5'6"). See the whole picture on the height map.
When children reach 168 cm
On the CDC growth reference, the typical (median) US boy is 168 cm tall at about 14 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 168 cm in feet and inches?
168 cm is 5'6" when rounded to the nearest half inch, the way this site displays heights. Rounded to the nearest whole inch it is 5'6". The exact figure is 66.14 inches, or 5.51 feet.
How many inches is 168 cm?
168 cm is 66.14 inches. An inch is exactly 2.54 cm, so you divide 168 by 2.54. Divide the inches by 12 to get 5.51 feet.
Is 168 cm tall for a man?
Against the CDC/NHANES adult reference, 168 cm is taller than about 16% of US men, which is below the average: the US median for men is 175.1 cm, so 168 cm is 7.1 cm shorter than it. Against the UK average of 178.21 cm it is 10.2 cm shorter than the average.
Is 168 cm tall for a woman?
Against the CDC/NHANES adult reference, 168 cm is taller than about 80% of US women, which is above the average: the US median for women is 161.9 cm, so 168 cm is 6.1 cm taller than it. Against the UK average of 163.94 cm it is 4.1 cm taller than the average.
How do I convert 168 cm to feet in my head?
Roughly, divide by 30: 168 ÷ 30 is about 5.6 feet. For an exact answer, divide 168 by 2.54 to get 66.14 inches, then take out whole feet: 66.14 inches is 5 feet and 6.1 inches.
How does 168 cm compare around the world?
Among the 69 countries in our dataset (NCD-RisC averages at age 19), 168 cm is taller than the average man in 10 and taller than the average woman in 58. The closest average for men is Pakistan (167.33 cm) and for women is Czechia (167.96 cm).
At what age is a child 168 cm tall?
On the CDC growth reference, the median (50th percentile) US child is 168 cm tall at about boys 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.