How common is 5'6" in the United States?

In the United States, 5′6″ is below average for a man. Only 20.6% of men are 5′6″ or shorter. However, for women, 5′6″ is above average. 72.4% of women are less than 5′6″ tall. For each height, this table shows the percentage of Americans, aged 20-29, who are less than that height.

Does 5'6" height put men at a disadvantage in the United States?

For men, yes. In the United States, 5′6″ is below average for a man. Only 20.6% of men are 5′6″ or shorter. However, for women, 5′6″ is above average. 72.4% of women are less than 5′6″ tall.

How many centimeters are in 5'6"?

5'6 is 167.64 cm or 1.6764 m. One inch is 2.54 centimeters so CM = 2.54 * (5 * 12 + 6). Some countries use feet and inches to measure height and others use centimeters or meters.