"5 feet 3 inches" is a measurement of height commonly used in the United States and other countries that follow the imperial system. It indicates that a person or object is 5 feet tall and 3 inches tall. In metric terms, this height is approximately 160 centimeters. This height is often considered average for women in many parts of the world. For example, the average height for adult women in the United States is around 5 feet 4 inches, making 5 feet 3 inches slightly below average. In contrast, the average height for adult men is about 5 feet 9 inches.