5'3" vs 5'6": how big is the difference?
5'6" (167.6 cm) is 3 inches (7.6 cm) taller than 5'3" (160 cm), about 4.8% taller.
A 3-inch gap is noticeable side by side: the taller person’s eyes are about level with the other’s forehead.
| 5'3" | 5'6" | |
|---|---|---|
| cm | 160 | 167.6 |
| Taller than men (world) | 6% | 32% |
| Taller than women (world) | 53% | 89% |