Measuring Height at Home
- Stand against a flat wall with bare feet
- Stand straight with heels, buttocks, and shoulder blades touching the wall
- Look straight ahead (Frankfurt plane)
- Place a flat object (book/ruler) on top of your head, pressing against the wall
- Mark where the bottom of the object meets the wall
- Measure from the floor to the mark
Height in Different Units
- 150 cm = 4'11"
- 160 cm = 5'3"
- 170 cm = 5'7"
- 180 cm = 5'11"
- 190 cm = 6'3"