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How to Measure Height

Accurate height measurement techniques for adults, children, and medical purposes.

Measuring Height at Home

  1. Stand against a flat wall with bare feet
  2. Stand straight with heels, buttocks, and shoulder blades touching the wall
  3. Look straight ahead (Frankfurt plane)
  4. Place a flat object (book/ruler) on top of your head, pressing against the wall
  5. Mark where the bottom of the object meets the wall
  6. 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"