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Why do women lose inches in height the older they get?

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Elderly people can experience spine compression and can begin to hunch over, both of which can lead to loss of height. Sitting up straight and remaining active are good ways to combat it.

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What unit of measurement should I use?

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Height is usually measured in cm (centimeters) or m (meters). (E.g. 154 cm or 1.54 m.)

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Does a girl continue to grow after age 17?

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It can happen, but most girls do not. Most girls stop growing a few years after getting their first period.

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How can I know my height in inches?

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Just take your height in centimeters and divide it by 2.54.

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Is it possible to grow after the age of 19?

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It is possible, just very unlikely. Ask your parents when they stopped growing. You will most likely stop growing at the same age as them.

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How do I use a measuring stick to get an accurate height of myself?

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Put the bottom of the stick on the ground, then keep going until it reaches the top of your head.

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Can someone grow if they don't eat vegetables?

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They can, but they probably won't grow as tall as they could if they ate a balanced diet.

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If I'm 160 cm tall, what is my height in feet and inches?

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If you're 160 cm tall, you are 5 feet 3 inches tall.

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How do I notate my height correctly using USA customary units of of measure if I am 5.643 ft or 5 ft 7.7 inches tall?

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You could write it as 5.64 feet; 5.64 ft.; 5.64'. You could also write 5 feet, 7.7 inches; 5 ft. 7.7 in.; or 5'7.7".

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How should I measure two people back to back?

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You can put a yardstick between them, or just use a tape measure to get an accurate idea of their heights.

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Does weightlifting stunt growth?

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No. There is no actual evidence lifting weights has any effect on one's height.

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If I am 5'10" at 18 years old, will I keep growing?

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Most likely not. Most people are done growing by age 18.

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Should I feel bad if I'm a girl and I'm tall?

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No, of course not. Embrace who you are! There are many advantages to being tall. You can reach things! Most clothing will fit you better! (This is why models are usually tall.) You'll be less likely to be picked on, and many people find tall women very attractive.

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How do I measure my height with a tape measure?

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Stand yourself against a wall and draw a line on the top of your head. Measure height by using the measuring tape to find the distance between the line and the floor. That should be your height.

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As a 16-year-old, are there any ways to increase my height?

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Check out wikiHow articles Grow Taller , Get Taller Fast , Grow Taller Overnight , and Get Taller by Stretching for some helpful tips.

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If a patient is bedridden and has Alzheimer's, is measuring their arm span acceptable?

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Yes, as long as you're careful not to hurt or scare them.

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What's the average height of boys and girls?

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It depends on age. You can do a little internet research for specifics.

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If I know my weight, can that help me figure out my height?

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No, your weight isn't correlated to your height in that way.

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If I'm 150 cm tall, what is my height in feet and inches?

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You are 4 foot 9 inches. If you want to know your height at a later date, simply look up "___ cm in feet and inches" on a search engine.

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I'm 165 cm tall. What's my height?

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You are 5 feet 4 inches tall.

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Can I grow 2 or 3 cm more after age 25?

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No, at age 25 your growth is complete. You can, however, make the most of your height by stretching and/or practicing yoga daily. Make sure you walk with proper posture--shoulders back, head up--as slouching can make you appear shorter.

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If I am 150 centimeters tall, what is my height in feet and inches?

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That's about 4' 11" tall.

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Can I use a centimeter ruler to measure my height?

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Yes. If you need to know your height in inches once you have your result, reference Convert Centimeters to Inches .

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Will a boy grow after the age of 18?

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Yes, boys can still grow after the age of 18. Everyone has different growth rates. Also, your brain isn't finished growing until your early twenties.

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When do people stop growing?

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Between the ages of 18 and 21, though most growth is complete by the time one is 18 years old.

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How do I know if I'm a normal height? When do people stop growing?

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Google "average height for [your gender, age, and location]." People generally stop growing somewhere between ages 16-20.

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I'm 158 cm, how do I notate my height correctly using the American measurement format?

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It's most often notated as 5 ft 2 in, or alternatively as 5' 2".

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Can I measure myself with a ruler?

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It won't be accurate if you do it with a ruler.

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Can I measure my height with ruler?

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You can use a ruler. But going (12 inches) at a time can be tedious and you might lose a few fractions along the way to your 5 feet xx inches. If you have a yardstick (3 feet), it'd be faster and easier.

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Can I check my height in meters?

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Yes you can. Search online for the words Convert feet inches to meters. That will give you conversion tools online.

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