157 cm in feet
157 cm is 5 ft 2 in — exactly 5 ft 1.8 in. Nearby heights below.
5 ft 2 inrounded
5 ft 1.8 inexact
61.8 intotal inches
Nearby heights
| cm | Feet & inches (exact) |
|---|---|
| 152 cm | 4 ft 11.8 in |
| 155 cm | 5 ft 1.0 in |
| 157 cm | 5 ft 1.8 in |
| 159 cm | 5 ft 2.6 in |
| 162 cm | 5 ft 3.8 in |
Feet-and-inches heights are conventionally rounded to the nearest inch — that's why two people of 156–158 cm can both say they're 5 foot 2. The exact figure is 5 ft 1.8 in.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is 157 cm in feet?
157 cm is 5 ft 2 in, exactly 5 ft 1.8 in.
Is 157 cm short or tall?
It depends on where and for whom: global average heights differ by country and sex, so 157 cm (5 ft 2 in) can be average in one population and above or below it in another.