How can I measure my height without tailor tape?
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Attach the string to the wall using tape.
- Be sure not to break the string.
- Stand up straight with your feet and back against the wall.
- Mark the top of your head on the wall.
- Look at the string to find your height.
If you don't have a measuring tape, you can use a regular ruler to measure your height. Stand up straight with your back against the wall and have someone mark the wall right above your head with a pencil. Then, use the ruler to measure the distance from the floor to the mark.
Lightly mark the wall with a pencil at the point where the ruler or book (or other flat object) meets your head. Use a tape measure — ideally a metal one that will remain straight — to measure the distance from the floor to the mark on the wall.
How to Accurately Measure Your Height At Home - YouTube
Lightly mark where the bottom of the headpiece meets the wall. Then, use a metal tape to measure from the base on the floor to the marked measurement on the wall to get the height measurement. Accurately record the height to the nearest 1/8th inch or 0.1 centimeter.
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Height by age.
| Age (years) | 50th percentile height for boys (inches and centimeters) |
|---|---|
| 16 | 68.3 in. (173.5 cm) |
| 17 | 69.1 in. (175.5 cm) |
| 18 | 69.3 in. (176 cm) |
| Age | Height - Females | Height - Males |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 47 to 54 inches | 47 to 54 inches |
| 10 | 50 to 59 inches | 50.5 to 59 inches |
| 12 | 55 to 64 inches | 54 to 63.5 inches |
| 14 | 59 to 67.5 inches | 59 to 69.5 inches |
Simply launch Measure, point the phone's camera to an object, then pick two points to measure the distance in between. The virtual tape measure can measure either height or length.
To measure your height by yourself, start by grabbing a pencil and standing with your back against a wall. Then, use the pencil to mark where the highest point on the top of your head meets the wall. Get a tape measure and measure the distance from the floor to the mark you made on the wall, and voila!
How to calculate your height in cm. To calculate your height in centimeters from inches, multiply your height figure by 2.54. If your height is in feet and inches, multiply the feet figure by 12 first, before adding on the extra inches and multiplying by 2.54.
