160 cm to Feet and Inches: 5 ft 3 in

160 cm to Feet and Inches

160 cm to feet: 160 centimeters equals 5 feet 3 inches. More exactly, it is 5 ft 2.99 in, or 5.25 feet as a decimal.

For background on the unit itself, see the centimetre entry on Wikipedia.

A height of 160 cm is close to the global average for adult women, so this conversion is searched for on forms, passports and clothing size charts every day. Here is how the math works and what nearby heights look like.

How to Convert 160 cm to Feet

inches = centimeters ÷ 2.54, then feet = inches ÷ 12

160 ÷ 2.54 = 62.99 in

Now split those inches into feet: 62.99 ÷ 12 is 5 with a remainder of 2.99. So 160 cm is 5 feet 2.99 inches, which is effectively 5 ft 3 in. In fact, 5 ft 3 in is 160.02 cm, only a fraction of a millimeter different.

Table: 150 to 170 cm in Feet and Inches

Where 160 cm Sits Among Adults

The often-quoted global average for adult women is around 159 cm, so 160 cm is close to the middle of the range worldwide. In countries with taller populations it is below average, and in others it is above. Height depends on genetics, nutrition and region, and it says nothing about health or ability on its own.

Using 160 cm to feet for Clothing Sizes

Many brands offer petite ranges for people up to about 5 ft 4 in (162.5 cm), so someone who is 160 cm tall often falls in that band. When you check a size chart, use the 160 cm to feet figure to see which range applies, and always read the garment measurements, since cuts differ between brands.

An Easy Anchor Trick

Remember that 152.4 cm is exactly 5 feet. Subtract that from 160 and you get 7.6 cm above the 5-foot mark. Divide 7.6 by 2.54 to get 2.99 inches. The trick works for any height between 5 and 6 feet.

Related Height Conversions

To convert feet back to centimeters, multiply total inches by 2.54. For nearby heights, see 5 feet in centimeters, 170 cm in feet and inches and the guide to the foot.

160 cm to feet and Body Mass Index

Height is one half of the BMI calculation. At 160 cm, a weight of 50 kg gives a BMI of about 19.5, 60 kg gives about 23.4, and 65 kg gives about 25.4. Converting 160 cm to feet does not change those numbers, but it helps if a chart lists height in feet and inches.

When you use an online calculator, enter the metric values if you can. If you must enter feet and inches, use 5 ft 3 in for 160 cm, and choose pounds only if the weight field is also in pounds, since mixing units is the most common cause of a wrong result.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is 160 cm in feet?

160 cm is about 5.25 feet, or 5 feet 3 inches.

How many inches is 160 cm?

160 cm is 62.99 inches.

Is 160 cm the same as 5 ft 3 in?

Almost exactly. 5 ft 3 in is 160.02 cm.

How many meters is 160 cm?

160 cm equals 1.6 meters.