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Height Tools Compare, Predict and Convert Height

See how your height compares with other people and countries, predict how tall a child will be, and convert between feet, inches and centimeters.

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Convert and write height

Height converters with charts, and how to write height correctly in both systems.

Height FAQ

What is the average height?

In the U.S., the median adult man is about 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) and the median woman about 5 ft 3.5 in (161 cm). Worldwide averages vary by more than 20 cm between countries; see average height by country.

How do I compare my height with someone else?

Use the height comparison tool: enter each person’s height and it draws them side by side at true scale.

How many cm is 5 feet 9 inches?

5 ft 9 in is 175.3 cm. Multiply feet by 30.48 and inches by 2.54, then add them. The feet to cm converter does it for any height.

Can you predict how tall a child will be?

Roughly. The mid-parental method and growth charts give a range of about ±4 in (10 cm). The height calculator uses both.

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