167 cm in Feet – Convert to Feet and Inches | Height Guide

Exact conversion: 5.479 feet (5 ft 5.75 in) ·
Global average female height: 159.5 cm (5 ft 3 in) ·
Global average male height: 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) ·
167 cm percentile (US women): ~60th percentile ·
167 cm percentile (US men): ~5th percentile

Six key facts, one pattern: 167 cm sits at a boundary — above average for women, below average for men — which explains why the “tall or short” question gets such different answers depending on who you ask.

How tall is 167 cm?

If you’re looking for the straight number: 167 centimeters equals 5.479 feet, or 5 feet and 5.75 inches, according to Calculatio (conversion tool). That’s 65.75 inches total. The math is simple — divide centimeters by 30.48, since one foot equals exactly 30.48 cm, as RapidTables (conversion reference) confirms.

Exact conversion in feet and inches

• 167 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.479 feet
• The decimal .479 feet × 12 = 5.75 inches
• Result: 5 feet 5.75 inches

That .75 inches is the key detail. Most people round to the nearest inch, which is where the confusion starts.

Why 167 cm is often rounded to 5’6″

At 5 feet 5.75 inches, 167 cm is just a quarter-inch shy of 5’6″. Many conversion tools and casual references round up to 5’6″ because the difference is barely noticeable on a tape measure. Symbolab (math tool) gives approximately 5.5 feet, which some interpret as 5’6″. But the precise figure matters in contexts like medical records, clothing sizing, and athletic classifications.

Conversion formula

• Feet = centimeters ÷ 30.48
• 167 ÷ 30.48 = 5.479 feet
• Remaining inches = 0.479 × 12 = 5.75 inches

The implication: if you see someone listed as 5’6″ who is actually 167 cm, they’re being rounded up by a quarter-inch — a common practice, but not the exact figure.

“The average height for U.S. women is 5 feet 3.5 inches,” according to Cleveland Clinic (medical research publisher).

The takeaway: for precise conversions, the quarter-inch matters in contexts where exact measurements are critical.

Is 167 cm tall or short?

The answer depends entirely on who you’re comparing against. For a woman, 167 cm is above average in most countries. For a man, it’s below average almost everywhere. That split makes 167 cm one of the most ambiguous heights to classify.

Comparison to global average height

Globally, the average height for men born in 1996 was about 67.45 inches (171 cm) as of 2014, according to Healthline (health information publisher). For women, the global average is approximately 159.5 cm (5 ft 3 in), per Cleveland Clinic (medical research publisher). So 167 cm sits 7.5 cm above the female average and 4 cm below the male average.

Perception by gender

• Women: 167 cm is above the US average of 163 cm (Cleveland Clinic) and above the global average of 159.5 cm
• Men: 167 cm is below the US average of 177 cm (Healthline) and below the global average of 171 cm

Average heights by country

Height varies significantly by region. World Population Review (demographic data aggregator) notes that average height by state varies across the United States, with taller populations in the northern plains and shorter averages in some coastal states. Internationally, the tallest men are found in the Netherlands (around 183 cm), while the shortest are in Southeast Asia (around 160 cm).

The pattern: 167 cm is a “borderline” height — above average for women in most countries, below average for men in most countries. That’s why you’ll get different answers depending on who you ask.

Is 167 cm tall for a girl?

For women, 167 cm is above average in the United States and globally. The average US woman stands about 5 feet 3.5 inches (162.6 cm), according to Cleveland Clinic (medical research publisher). That puts 167 cm roughly 4.5 cm taller than average.

Average female height worldwide

• US average: 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) — World Population Review (demographic data aggregator)
• Global average: 159.5 cm (5 ft 3 in) — Cleveland Clinic (medical research publisher)
• 167 cm is 4 cm above the US average and 7.5 cm above the global average

Is 167 cm above average?

Yes. A woman at 167 cm is taller than roughly 60% of US women, based on CDC percentile data cited by Cleveland Clinic (medical research publisher). In many parts of Asia and Latin America, where average female height is closer to 155-158 cm, 167 cm would be considered notably tall.

Cultural differences in height perception

What counts as “tall” shifts with geography. In the Netherlands, where the average woman is around 170 cm, 167 cm would be slightly below average. In Indonesia, where the average woman is about 152 cm, 167 cm would be very tall. Healthline (health information publisher) notes that average height varies by country, so context is everything.

What this means: a woman at 167 cm is above average in most of the world, but not exceptionally tall. She’s in the “tallish but normal” range — noticeable but not unusual.

“The average height for U.S. men is 69 inches (5 ft 9 in) based on 2015–2018 data,” reports Healthline (health information publisher).

Is 167 cm short for a man?

For men, 167 cm is below average in virtually every developed country. The average US man is about 5 feet 9 inches (177 cm), according to Healthline (health information publisher), citing data from 2015 to 2018. That puts 167 cm a full 10 cm shorter than the US male average.

Average male height

• US average: 177 cm (5 ft 9.5 in) — Healthline (health information publisher)
• Global average: 171 cm (5 ft 7.5 in) — Healthline (health information publisher)
• 167 cm is 10 cm below the US average and 4 cm below the global average

Height percentiles for men

At 167 cm, a man in the US falls around the 5th percentile — meaning 95% of US men are taller. That’s a significant gap. In countries with shorter average heights, like Indonesia (average male height ~163 cm) or the Philippines (~165 cm), 167 cm would be closer to average.

Perception of shortness in different regions

In Northern Europe, where average male height exceeds 180 cm in countries like the Netherlands and Denmark, 167 cm would be noticeably short. In parts of South and Southeast Asia, it would be unremarkable. Healthline (health information publisher) notes that average height varies by country, so a man at 167 cm might feel average in one region and short in another.

The trade-off: for men, 167 cm is below average in most Western countries, but within a normal range globally. The perception of shortness is largely a regional and cultural construct.

What is the ideal weight for a 167 cm person?

There’s no single “ideal” weight, but the healthy BMI range gives a useful starting point. For someone 167 cm tall, a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 corresponds to a weight range of approximately 52 to 70 kg (115 to 154 lbs).

BMI ranges for 167 cm

• Underweight: below 52 kg (BMI < 18.5)
• Healthy weight: 52-70 kg (BMI 18.5-24.9)
• Overweight: 70-84 kg (BMI 25-29.9)
• Obese: above 84 kg (BMI 30+)

Healthy weight range in kilograms

The healthy weight range for 167 cm is 52-70 kg. At the lower end, 52 kg gives a BMI of 18.5 — the threshold for healthy. At the upper end, 70 kg gives a BMI of 24.9 — just below overweight. These numbers come from standard WHO BMI classifications.

Factors affecting ideal weight

• Muscle mass: athletes may weigh more while still being healthy
• Age: older adults may have different body composition
• Sex: men typically have more muscle mass than women at the same height
• Bone density: individual skeletal structure affects weight

The catch: BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnostic one. A muscular person at 167 cm and 72 kg might be perfectly healthy despite a BMI of 25.8. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice.

How to convert 167 cm to feet (step by step)

If you need to do the conversion yourself, here’s the process in three simple steps.

1. Divide by 30.48. Take your height in centimeters and divide by 30.48 (the number of centimeters in one foot). For 167 cm: 167 ÷ 30.48 = 5.479 feet.
2. Separate the whole feet. The whole number (5) is your feet. The decimal (0.479) is the fractional part you’ll convert to inches.
3. Multiply the decimal by 12. Multiply 0.479 × 12 = 5.75 inches. So 167 cm = 5 feet 5.75 inches.

For a quick mental check: 167 cm is just under 5’6″. If you’re estimating, saying “about 5 and a half feet” or “5’6″ rounded up” is fine for casual conversation.

Related reading: average height for men · average height for women

Frequently asked questions

For anyone wondering where they stand at 167 cm, the answer is clear: if you’re a woman, you’re above average in most places. If you’re a man, you’re below average in most Western countries but within a normal range globally. The rounding confusion between 5’5″ and 5’6″ is understandable — but now you know the exact number. Use 5 ft 5.75 in for precision, and 5’6″ only when a quarter-inch doesn’t matter.