How the conversion works
To convert 161 cm to inches, divide by 2.54: 161 ÷ 2.54 = 63.4 in, to one decimal. Twelve inches make a foot, so that is 5 ft 3.4 in, or 5 ft 3 in to the nearest inch.
The nearest whole inch, asked the other way round: What is 5'3" in cm and inches?