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How to convert 157 cm to inches
One inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, so divide by 2.54: 157 ÷ 2.54 = 61.8110 inches.
To get feet and inches, divide the inches by 12: 61.81 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with 1.8 inches left over, so 157 cm is 5 ft 1.8 in.
Is 157 cm tall?
At 5 ft 1.8 in, 157 cm is 18.3 cm (7.2 in) shorter than the average American man (175.3 cm, 5 ft 9 in) and 4.3 cm (1.7 in) shorter than the average American woman (161.3 cm, 5 ft 3.5 in), based on CDC measurements of US adults.
Healthy weight for 157 cm (5′2″)
A healthy BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 157 cm corresponds to a weight of 46–61 kg (101–135 lb). BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis; muscle mass and body shape matter too. Check yours with the BMI calculator.
157 cm in other units
| Unit | 157 cm equals |
|---|---|
| Inches | 61.81 in |
| Feet | 5.151 ft |
| Feet and inches | 5 ft 1.8 in |
| Millimeters | 1,570 mm |
| Meters | 1.57 m |
| Yards | 1.717 yd |
Nearby values
| Centimeters | Inches | Feet & inches |
|---|---|---|
| 152 cm | 59.84 in | 4 ft 11.8 in |
| 153 cm | 60.24 in | 5 ft 0.2 in |
| 154 cm | 60.63 in | 5 ft 0.6 in |
| 155 cm | 61.02 in | 5 ft 1 in |
| 156 cm | 61.42 in | 5 ft 1.4 in |
| 157 cm | 61.81 in | 5 ft 1.8 in |
| 158 cm | 62.20 in | 5 ft 2.2 in |
| 159 cm | 62.60 in | 5 ft 2.6 in |
| 160 cm | 62.99 in | 5 ft 3 in |
| 161 cm | 63.39 in | 5 ft 3.4 in |
| 162 cm | 63.78 in | 5 ft 3.8 in |
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Frequently asked questions
How many inches is 157 cm?
157 cm is 61.81 inches (157 ÷ 2.54).
What is 157 cm in feet?
157 cm is 5.15 feet, or 5 ft 1.8 in.
Is 157 cm (5′2″) a good height?
157 cm is below the average height of American women. Every height is normal; averages also vary a lot between countries.