157 cm in Feet and Inches Height
If you're wondering how tall 157 cm is in feet and inches, you're in the right place. In this article, we'll convert 157 cm to feet and inches and provide some insights into how this height compares to the average height of adults around the world.
Converting 157 cm to Feet and Inches
To convert 157 cm to feet and inches, we can use the following conversion factor: 1 cm = 0.032808399 feet. Therefore:
157 cm = 157 x 0.032808399 feet 157 cm ≈ 5.18 feet
Since 1 foot = 12 inches, we can convert the decimal part of the feet to inches:
0.18 feet = 0.18 x 12 inches 0.18 feet ≈ 2.16 inches
So, 157 cm is equivalent to:
5 feet 2.16 inches
How Tall is 157 cm?
In terms of height, 157 cm or 5 feet 2.16 inches is considered slightly below average for an adult woman and slightly above average for an adult man.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the average height for an adult woman is approximately 158 cm (5 feet 2 inches), while the average height for an adult man is approximately 172 cm (5 feet 8 inches).
Here are some interesting facts about height:
- The tallest woman in the world, Zeng Jinlian, stood at an incredible 251 cm (8 feet 2.8 inches) tall.
- The shortest man in the world, He Pingping, stood at just 74.6 cm (2 feet 5.3 inches) tall.
- The average height of an adult in the United States is approximately 175.3 cm (5 feet 9 inches) for men and 161.8 cm (5 feet 4 inches) for women.
In conclusion, 157 cm or 5 feet 2.16 inches is a moderately tall height, slightly below average for a woman and slightly above average for a man.
