Speaking of statistics, men are considered short if they are 5′7″/171 cm or shorter (1 standard deviation below average). They are considered very short if they are 5′4″/163 cm or shorter and “midget” if they are 5′1″/155 cm or shorter.

Is 5ft 9 too short for a man?

As for men who are 59, this height is interesting because its considered the average height of the American male, yet in some countries, its actually considered tall for a man. A man who stands 59 in bare feet can easily pass as 5-11 if he wears shoe lifts.

What is short for a guy?

What is considered a short person? Speaking of statistics, men are considered short if they are 5′7″/171 cm or shorter (1 standard deviation below average). They are considered very short if they are 5′4″/163 cm or shorter and “midget” if they are 5′1″/155 cm or shorter.

Are shorter guys stronger?

The person with shorter arms has less leverage in the arms, so it is harder for them to lift up the sports bag on a angle. This means that on average, a tall person will have more of a chance to be stronger than their shorter counterparts.