The 5.5 Metre was a sailing event in the sailing program of the 1956 Summer Olympics, held on Port Phillip.

33 sailors, on 10 boats, from 10 nations competed.

[1] DNF = Did not finish, DNS= Did not start, DSQ = Disqualified = Male, = Female Three race areas were needed during the Olympics on Port Phillip.

Each class used the same scoring system.

The center course was used for the 5.5 Metre.