159 cm in feet and inches

159 cm is 5 feet 2.6 inches, about 5'3". Same height as Scarlett Johansson and Cardi B. See the formula, a conversion chart and a life-size comparison.

Conversion and rounding

159 cm

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5′2.6″

To convert 159 cm to feet and inches: divide by 2.54 to get approximately 62.6 total inches, then divide by 12. Rounded to one decimal inch, that is 5 feet and 2.6 inches.

The same height in other units
Centimeters	159 cm
Meters	1.59 m
Feet (decimal)	5.2165 ft
Total inches	62.5984 in

Decimal results are rounded to four places. Decimal feet are not feet and inches: 5.5 ft means 5 feet 6 inches, not 5 feet 5 inches.

Conversion reference: NIST

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Who Is 159 cm Tall?

These public figures are listed within 1 cm of this height:

Scarlett Johansson

Actress · Black Widow & Lost in Translation (5’3”)

Grammy-Winning Rapper · Bodak Yellow (5’3”)

Shortest Player in NBA History (5’3”)

Yeferson Soteldo

Professional Footballer, Venezuela (5’3”)

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Δ Diff:

11 cm

(0' 4.3")

2 items · 0–210 cm

A159 cm5' 2.6"

B170 cm5' 6.9"

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3' 5"

4' 4"

5' 2"

6' 0"

6' 11"

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 159 cm in feet and inches? +

159 cm is approximately 5 feet 2.6 inches (62.6 total inches, rounded to one decimal).