Is 5'6" typically considered a below-average height for a man?

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According to my research, while height preferences can vary among individuals and cultures, 5'6" is often considered slightly below the average height for adult men in many Western countries. However, it's important to emphasize that height should not be the sole determinant of a person's worth or attractiveness. What think about this subject? Is 5'6 short for a guy?

jewel · Accepted Answer

In many Western societies, a height of 5'6" (or 167 cm) is considered slightly below the average height for adult men. The average height for adult men varies by country but often falls in the range of 5'7" to 5'11" (170 cm to 180 cm). Keep in mind that these averages can differ significantly based on geographic region, ethnicity, and other factors.

While 5'6" may be slightly below average, it's essential to emphasize that height alone does not determine a person's worth or capabilities. Height is just one physical attribute among many, and it should not be used as the sole measure of a man's value or attractiveness.

Individuals come in all shapes and sizes, and there is no universal standard for what constitutes an ideal height. What matters most is a person's character, qualities, and abilities. People of shorter stature can excel in various fields, lead fulfilling lives, and maintain healthy relationships just like anyone else. While 5'6" might be slightly below the average height for men in some regions, it should not be seen as a limitation or a reflection of a person's worth. Height is just one aspect of a person's physical characteristics and does not define their overall value or potential.

Paige90 · Accepted Answer

5'6 is way too short!! I am 5'7" so he would be shorter than me!

TommyWiseau69 · Accepted Answer

The worldwide average height of a guy is 5'7. A man that is 5'6 is more common in the world than a tall guy. Short men in general in the world are more common than tall men even men 5'9 to 5'11. India and China comprise of 2.5ish billion people. Men average there 5'4 to 5'8. You can also count the entire continent of South America which is the same.

Also some other countries that are not in Asia and South America too. Despite what women think of tall men, realistically till the end of time there will probably be more short men married or in relationships as a whole group compared to tall men. Don't listen to the BS

MrOracle · Accepted Answer

The average male height in the US is 5'9", with about 80% of men being in the range of 5'6-6' tall. Only 12-13% of men in the US are over 6' tall, making that fairly rare. And as is typical with large distributions, the further out you go on the distribution curve, the percentages get exponentially smaller. Only about 0.0014% of men are 7' or taller - the Shaqs of the world are incredibly rare. It's the same going shorter - it's incredibly rare for men to be shorter than 5'2" tall.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

In the US, an average adult male is 5'9" to 5'9½".

Bricealan · Answer

My understanding about the subject, has been that the AVERAGE male height in the U. S. is 5'10", but that may have changed in the last decade, but going from that 5'6" is probably below the average height, whatever that is at this point in time. Most of my male acquaintances are taller than I, and I am 5'8" with shoes on.

madhatters4 · Answer

i believe 5'7 was the average in america. so yes 5'6 is slightly below average i don't think 5'6 is short. but i also don't really care about height

Filthy_Immigrant · Answer

according to all women any man who is below 6' is automatically short

Levin · Answer

I'm 5'11 and feel fooking short when I go to a gig. Don't know why all the tall bastards come out of the woodwork at a gig.

nonyabeez-wax · Answer

Yes, but thats something he can't help. :/ Typically 5'9"-5'10" is average for men. 5'4"-5'6" is average for women.

Billlewis · Answer

I think it's probably close to average, but that doesn't necessarily mean women have to settle for that height.

Berethor · Answer

Yea, 5'9" is the average height for adult men in US, men are 5 inches taller than women.

spartan55 · Answer

That's how tall my ex FIL is dude is SHORT. I'm 5'10 and feel like an NBA player next to him.

Nirmroth · Answer

Yes in western countries. Average or slighty above in Asian countries.

Nikki1989 · Answer

To me, that is on the tall side. Much taller than me.

genericname85 · Answer

it's not amatter of consideration or opinion. it factually is below average, cause that can be shown objectively and quantitatively.

CallmeTheKnight · Answer

Why is this even a topic of conversation? There has been hundreds of hundreds of conversations about this already

aquamarine321 · Answer

Why is height a issue and age , that’s why a lot of girls are going to be single for a long time until they wake up

LiamJHayden · Answer

Depends on the country. Compared to average in the nation, for example, short in USA, average in Afghanistan, tall in Bolivia.

bolverk · Answer

In the US 5'9" is the average height for a man, I live in the North of England where the average is around 5'11".

douride2 · Answer

In the U. S. the average height for men is 5' 9"

worldscolide · Answer

The average in the US is five foot eight.. So yeah slightly below average.

Yannae · Answer

I would think so. But every country has their average stats.

Anonymous · Answer

5’6 is very tall 6’0 is actually short

abbyjgriffin98 · Answer

In America, slightly below.

Lookingforthetruth · Answer

5'6" is avg height of a female.

Nifrayu · Answer

That seems within the average range.

HannahMyJoy · Answer

i wouls say yes

Drumlin2001 · Answer

Yeah.

SUMAIREBRAHIM · Answer

I think so

Anonymous · Answer

Yeah its short

BLP11520 · Answer

Yes it is, sorry

YAsQuen · Answer

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