157 cm in Feet and Inches
157 cm = 5′2″ (5 ft 1.81 in)
157 cm is 61.81 inches in total, which is 5 feet 1.81 inches. Rounded to the nearest inch, as heights usually are, that is 5 feet 2 inches.
157 cm in other units
- Centimeters
- 157 cm
- Meters
- 1.57 m
- Feet and inches
- 5′2″
- Inches
- 61.811 in
- Feet (decimal)
- 5.151 ft
How it compares
- 18.4 cm (7.2 in) shorter than the average US man (175.4 cm).
- 4.5 cm (1.8 in) shorter than the average US woman (161.5 cm).
- 14 cm (5.5 in) shorter than the average man worldwide (171 cm).
- 2 cm (0.79 in) shorter than the average woman worldwide (159 cm).
Averages: US adults from CDC measurements (2015–2018); worldwide figures are approximate.
How to convert 157 cm to feet and inches
- Divide by 2.54 to get inches: 157 cm ÷ 2.54 = 61.811 in.
- Divide by 12: 61.811 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with 1.81 inches left over.
- Round the inches: 5 ft 2 in (5′2″).
Nearby heights in cm
| 4′10″ | 147.32 cm |
| 4′11″ | 149.86 cm |
| 5′0″ | 152.4 cm |
| 5′1″ | 154.94 cm |
| 5′2″ | 157.48 cm |
| 5′3″ | 160.02 cm |
| 5′4″ | 162.56 cm |
| 5′5″ | 165.1 cm |
| 5′6″ | 167.64 cm |
Nearby heights in feet and inches
| 153 cm | 5′0″ |
| 154 cm | 5′1″ |
| 155 cm | 5′1″ |
| 156 cm | 5′1″ |
| 158 cm | 5′2″ |
| 159 cm | 5′3″ |
| 160 cm | 5′3″ |
| 161 cm | 5′3″ |
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Frequently asked questions
What is 157 cm in feet and inches?
157 cm is 5 ft 1.81 in, which rounds to 5 ft 2 in (5′2″).
How many feet is 157 cm?
157 cm is 5.151 feet (decimal).
How do I convert feet and inches to cm?
Multiply the feet by 12, add the inches, then multiply the total inches by 2.54. For example, 5 ft 7 in = 67 in × 2.54 = 170.18 cm.
How do I convert cm to feet and inches?
Divide the centimeters by 2.54 to get inches, then divide by 12: the whole number is feet and the remainder is inches. 170 cm ÷ 2.54 = 66.9 in = 5 ft 6.9 in, about 5 ft 7 in.