159 cm in Feet and Inches

159 cm = 5′3″ (5 ft 2.6 in)

159 cm is 62.6 inches in total, which is 5 feet 2.6 inches. Rounded to the nearest inch, as heights usually are, that is 5 feet 3 inches.

159 cm in other units

Centimeters
159 cm
Meters
1.59 m
Feet and inches
5′3″
Inches
62.598 in
Feet (decimal)
5.217 ft

How it compares

  • 16.4 cm (6.5 in) shorter than the average US man (175.4 cm).
  • 2.5 cm (0.98 in) shorter than the average US woman (161.5 cm).
  • 12 cm (4.7 in) shorter than the average man worldwide (171 cm).
  • About the same height as the average woman worldwide (159 cm).

Averages: US adults from CDC measurements (2015–2018); worldwide figures are approximate.

How to convert 159 cm to feet and inches

  1. Divide by 2.54 to get inches: 159 cm ÷ 2.54 = 62.598 in.
  2. Divide by 12: 62.598 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with 2.6 inches left over.
  3. Round the inches: 5 ft 3 in (5′3″).

Nearby heights in 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
5′7″170.18 cm

Nearby heights in feet and inches

155 cm5′1″
156 cm5′1″
157 cm5′2″
158 cm5′2″
160 cm5′3″
161 cm5′3″
162 cm5′4″
163 cm5′4″

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Frequently asked questions

What is 159 cm in feet and inches?

159 cm is 5 ft 2.6 in, which rounds to 5 ft 3 in (5′3″).

How many feet is 159 cm?

159 cm is 5.217 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.