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159 cm = 5 ft 2.6 in
Worked example
159 ÷ 2.54 = 62.6 inches. 62.6 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with 2.6 inches left over, so 5′ 2.6″ (1.59 m).
For comparison, the CDC reports average US adult height as about 69.0 in for men and 63.5 in for women (NHANES 2015–2018), so 159 cm is shorter than the average man and shorter than the average woman.
| cm | Feet and inches |
|---|---|
| 155 | 5′ 1.0″ |
| 156 | 5′ 1.4″ |
| 157 | 5′ 1.8″ |
| 158 | 5′ 2.2″ |
| 159 | 5′ 2.6″ |
| 160 | 5′ 3.0″ |
| 161 | 5′ 3.4″ |
| 162 | 5′ 3.8″ |
| 163 | 5′ 4.2″ |
Frequently asked questions
How tall is 159 cm in feet?
5 feet 2.6 inches.
How many inches is 159 cm?
62.6 inches.