5'0" vs 5'2": how big is the difference?
5'2" (157.5 cm) is 2 inches (5.1 cm) taller than 5'0" (152.4 cm), about 3.3% taller.
A 2-inch gap is noticeable side by side: the taller person’s eyes are about level with the other’s forehead.
| 5'0" | 5'2" | |
|---|---|---|
| cm | 152.4 | 157.5 |
| Taller than men (world) | <1% | 3% |
| Taller than women (world) | 14% | 38% |