Interactive Height Chart in Centimeters and Feet
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One scale · every person
Read heights instead of guessing from a picture
Add people to one measured chart, edit each height, and use the grid to see exactly where every figure lands in centimeters and feet.
Start with the people
How to build a useful height chart
Change the two example heights or add more people. Every figure stays on the same baseline, so the labels and grid remain directly comparable.
Select Compare on two people when you want an exact difference. Drag figures to reorder the chart, zoom when needed, and copy the link when the chart is ready to share.
For a more reliable result, measure without shoes on a level floor, keep the head level, and record everyone with the same method. Small differences in posture, footwear, or rounding can otherwise make the visual gap look more precise than the measurements really are.
Edit
Enter a name and height in cm or feet and inches.
Read
Follow the head label across the 10 cm chart grid.
Compare
Select any two people to measure the exact difference.
Measured U.S. reference
Average height for men and women
The latest CDC/NCHS measurements put the average height of U.S. adults age 20 and older at 68.9 inches for men and 63.5 inches for women.
In metric units, that is approximately 175.0 cm for men and 161.3 cm for women. The figures come from measured data collected from August 2021 through August 2023, not self-reported heights. They describe one U.S. adult population and should not be treated as worldwide averages, ideal heights, or a prediction for any individual.
| Group | Feet and inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 5 ft 8.9 in | 175.0 cm |
| Women | 5 ft 3.5 in | 161.3 cm |
Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics, August 2021–August 2023. Read the official body measurement summary. An average is a useful reference point, but real heights vary with age, population, genetics, health, and many other factors.
Children and teens
Height charts with age use percentiles
A child height chart compares a measurement with children of the same age and sex. It does not assign one “correct” height to every age.
Clinical charts plot length or stature against age as percentile curves. One point shows where a measurement falls in the reference distribution; a series of accurate measurements is more useful for seeing a growth pattern. CDC also states that growth charts are not intended to be the sole diagnostic instrument.
WHO growth standards
In U.S. clinical settings, CDC recommends WHO length-for-age and related standards from birth until a child reaches 2 years.
CDC growth charts
CDC recommends age- and sex-specific stature-for-age charts for U.S. children and adolescents from age 2 through 20.
WHO growth reference
WHO provides a separate international growth reference for school-age children and adolescents from 5 to 19 years.
Dual scale
Common heights in centimeters and feet
One inch equals exactly 2.54 centimeters. The values below are rounded to the nearest tenth of an inch for quick reading.
Use the unit switch above the people list to change the editing fields and figure labels without changing anyone’s actual height. The interactive scale keeps the underlying centimeter value, so a person at 183 cm remains in the same position when displayed as 6 ft 0 in.
| Centimeters | Feet and inches | Total inches |
|---|---|---|
| 120 cm | 3 ft 11.2 in | 47.2 in |
| 130 cm | 4 ft 3.2 in | 51.2 in |
| 140 cm | 4 ft 7.1 in | 55.1 in |
| 150 cm | 4 ft 11.1 in | 59.1 in |
| 160 cm | 5 ft 3.0 in | 63.0 in |
| 170 cm | 5 ft 6.9 in | 66.9 in |
| 180 cm | 5 ft 10.9 in | 70.9 in |
| 190 cm | 6 ft 2.8 in | 74.8 in |
| 200 cm | 6 ft 6.7 in | 78.7 in |
| 210 cm | 6 ft 10.7 in | 82.7 in |
| 220 cm | 7 ft 2.6 in | 86.6 in |
Need a value between these rows? Use the cm, feet, and inches converter for a precise result instead of estimating from the table.
Keep the result
Print the height comparison chart
Print chart uses the people, labels, scale, and comparison currently visible in the tool. Editing controls are left off the printed page.
Your people
The printed chart keeps the names, heights, order, and selected comparison.
Chart only
The editor, add buttons, and other controls do not appear on the printed page.
Print or save PDF
Use the browser dialog to choose a printer, orientation, or PDF destination.
Height chart FAQ
Using and reading the chart
What does this height chart show?
It places every person on the same measured baseline, shows their exact height, and draws reference lines across the chart so differences are easy to read.
Can I switch between centimeters and feet?
Use the unit switch to show the chart in centimeters or in feet and inches. Changing units converts the labels without changing anyone’s height.
Can I print the height chart?
Yes. Print chart opens the browser print dialog with the current people, scale, labels, and comparison lines while leaving the editing controls off the printed page.
What is the average height for men and women in the U.S.?
CDC measurements from August 2021 through August 2023 report an average of 68.9 inches (175.0 cm) for U.S. men age 20 and older and 63.5 inches (161.3 cm) for U.S. women age 20 and older. These are population averages, not target heights.
Which growth chart should I use for a child?
In the United States, CDC recommends WHO growth standards from birth to age 2 and CDC growth charts from age 2 through 20. Use the chart for the child’s age and sex, and interpret a series of measurements rather than one point alone.
Can this chart tell whether a child is growing normally?
No. This interactive chart is for visual comparison, not diagnosis. Clinical growth charts use age- and sex-specific percentiles, and CDC says they should not be used as the sole diagnostic instrument. Discuss growth concerns with a health care provider.