Tallness Calculator - Measure Your Height Percentile
Discover exactly how tall you are compared to other US adults with our advanced tallness calculator. Get your precise height percentile, compare with population averages, and see your tallness ranking.
Calculate Your Tallness
Your Tallness Results
Height: 5'8.0"
Percentile: 38.0th
Description: Below Average
vs Average: -2.3 cm
Population Statistics
Mean: 5'8.9"
Median: 5'8.9"
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Understanding Your Tallness Results
Our tallness calculator uses comprehensive height data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to determine exactly where you stand among US adults. Your percentile ranking shows what percentage of people are shorter than you.
What Does Your Tallness Percentile Mean?
- 95th percentile and above: You are taller than 95% of people - exceptionally tall
- 75th-95th percentile: You are taller than most people - above average to very tall
- 25th-75th percentile: You have average height for your demographic
- Below 25th percentile: You are shorter than most people in your group
Factors Affecting Tallness
Your final adult height is influenced by several factors including genetics (accounting for about 80% of height variation), nutrition during growth years, overall health, and hormonal factors. While you cannot change your adult height, understanding where you fall in the distribution can provide valuable context for health and lifestyle decisions.
Height Trends and Statistics
Average adult height in the United States has remained relatively stable over the past few decades. However, there are notable differences between demographic groups, with variations by ancestry, region, and socioeconomic factors affecting population height distributions.