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Human height or stature is the distance from the bottom of the feet to the top of the head in a human body, standing erect. It is measured using a stadiometer, [1] in centimetres when using the metric system or SI system, [2][3] or feet and inches when using United States customary units or the imperial system. [4][5]
162.6 cm (5 ft 4 in) — 25–49 (N= f:2,393, SD= f:6.4 cm (2.5 in)) 51.9%: Self-reported: 2004 [32] Chile: 169.6 cm (5 ft 7 in) 156.1 cm (5 ft 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) 1.09: 15+ 100.0%: Measured: 2009–2010 [46] China: 174 cm (5 ft 8 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) 161.4 cm (5 ft 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) 1.08: 18–44 — Self- reported 2022 [47] China: 169.7 cm (5 ft 7 in) 158 ...
5 ft 4 in 163 cm: DeWitt Clinton [80] 6 ft 3 in 190 cm: 11 in 28 cm 1808: James Madison: 5 ft 4 in 163 cm: Charles C. Pinckney: 5 ft 9 in 175 cm: 5 in 13 cm 1804: Thomas Jefferson: 6 ft 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 in 189 cm: Charles C. Pinckney: 5 ft 9 in 175 cm: 5 + 1 ⁄ 2 in 14 cm 1800: Thomas Jefferson: 6 ft 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 in 189 cm: John Adams: 5 ft 7 in 170 ...
In fashion and clothing, a petite size is a standard clothing size designed specifically for women 165 cm (5 ft 4 in) and under. [1][2][3] This categorization is not solely based on a woman's height, but also takes into account the proportions of her body. Petite sizes cater to body shapes that typically have shorter limb lengths, narrower ...
During World War I in Britain, the minimum height for soldiers was 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm). Thus thousands of men under this height were denied the opportunity to fight in the war. As a result of pressure to allow them entry, special "Bantam Battalions" were created composed of men who were 4 feet 10 inches (147 cm) to 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm ...
Claims of being 8 feet 5 inches (257 cm), height not confirmed officially. [232] 1811–1844 (33) United States: 255 cm: 8 ft 4.5 in: Al Tomaini: Height disputed. Claimed to be 8 ft 4 in (254 cm). Guinness stated he was 7 ft 4 in (224 cm) [233] Tomaini was the son of Santo Tomaini and Maria Bossone. At the age of 12, he was taller than his ...
The template is intended for conversion of heights specified in either metres or in feet and inches. Template parameters [Edit template data] Parameter Description Type Status Metres m metre metres meter meters The height in metres. Do not use if feet and inches are specified. Number optional Centimetres cm centimetre centimetres centimeter centimeters The height in centimetres. Do not use if ...
1 / 3 ft. The hand is a non- SI unit of measurement of length standardized to 4 in (101.6 mm). It is used to measure the height of horses in many English-speaking countries, including Australia, [1] Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. [2] It was originally based on the breadth of a human hand.