Height Percentile Calculator
Enter a height and gender to estimate the percentile rank among US adults of the same gender.
Last updated: August 31, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How is height percentile calculated?
Convert height to a z-score using an average and standard deviation for the population (height − mean) ÷ SD, then convert that z-score to a percentile using the normal distribution - the same method used for other percentile calculations like test scores.
How tall is 5'9" compared to other people?
For a US adult male, 5'9" (69 inches) is almost exactly average, landing around the 50th percentile, since the average US male adult height is very close to 5'9". For a US adult female, 5'9" is well above average, in roughly the 96-97th percentile.
How tall is 5'8" compared to other people?
For a US adult male, 5'8" is slightly below average, around the 36th percentile. For a US adult female, 5'8" is well above average, around the 94th percentile - a good example of how the same height ranks very differently depending on which population it's compared against.
How tall is 165 cm compared to other people?
165 cm is about 5'5" (5 feet 4.96 inches). For a US adult male, that's quite short, around the 8th percentile. For a US adult female, it's close to average, around the 68th percentile. Enter 5 feet and 4.96 inches above to confirm.
How tall is 183 cm compared to other people?
183 cm is about 6'0" (6 feet 0.05 inches). For a US adult male, that's well above average, around the 84th percentile. For a US adult female, it's extremely tall, in roughly the 99.9th percentile.
How accurate are these percentile estimates?
They're based on commonly cited average height and standard deviation figures for the general US adult population, not an exact or up-to-date clinical dataset - actual percentiles vary somewhat by country, age group, and measurement methodology, so treat this as a general estimate rather than a precise clinical percentile.