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Arch Stanton said on 24/Feb/23
Super breakfast recommendation for anybody who wants to increase their energy and feel good: Broccoli, spinach, cucumber, tomato, lemon, tangerine/orange, apple and banana with a bit of soya or almond milk/or milk and chorella powder in a blender, pour and mix up in a bowl of oats and mix in nuts and sultanas. The nutrient content is off the charts! I have it every morning now and can get away with only a tomato and carrot smoothie and vegetable soup for lunch and just a eat one big meal for tea! The key is avoiding foods which spike your blood sugar (which increase hunger pains).
Editor Rob
Super breakfast recommendation for anybody who wants to increase their energy and feel good: Broccoli, spinach, cucumber, tomato, lemon, tangerine/orange, apple and banana with a bit of soya or almond milk/or milk and chorella powder in a blender, pour and mix up in a bowl of oats and mix in nuts and sultanas. The nutrient content is off the charts! I have it every morning now and can get away with only a tomato and carrot smoothie and vegetable soup for lunch and just a eat one big meal for tea! The key is avoiding foods which spike your blood sugar (which increase hunger pains).
Editor RobThat looks like it packs a lot of vitamins and minerals!
Rockaway said on 24/Feb/23
6’4 is not “tallish” anywhere in the world… that’s a ridiculous statement to make! You’re literally taller than over 99% of the human population. A lot of nonsense being posted lately… 184cm isn’t 60th percentile anywhere in the world either, regardless of what demographic you look at.
6’4 is not “tallish” anywhere in the world… that’s a ridiculous statement to make! You’re literally taller than over 99% of the human population. A lot of nonsense being posted lately… 184cm isn’t 60th percentile anywhere in the world either, regardless of what demographic you look at.
QM6'1.5"QM said on 24/Feb/23
Jawilder said on 23/Feb/23
Yeah, he's probably about yours height, so 184.5cms is possible, but it's still solid 2cms there and back then my low (evening barefeet) was 186-186.2cms.
I believe today, at 187cms, I'm like ~4inches taller than Allen Iverson, if we really take honest and fair comparison!
Celeb Photos is incredible thing and proof of our guesses:)
Jawilder said on 23/Feb/23
Yeah, he's probably about yours height, so 184.5cms is possible, but it's still solid 2cms there and back then my low (evening barefeet) was 186-186.2cms.
I believe today, at 187cms, I'm like ~4inches taller than Allen Iverson, if we really take honest and fair comparison!
Celeb Photos is incredible thing and proof of our guesses:)
Jdubbz said on 24/Feb/23
Alex 6'0 said on 23/Feb/23
Jdubzz, solid 6'6 you prob can go months without seeing anyone taller lets say at least 6'7?
Yeah pretty much, but it's very random. The longest stretch I went without seeing anyone taller was 4 months, but that usually doesn't happen. I rarely encounter a cluster of super tall guys (noticeably taller than me) all within a few days of each other, so on average maybe once every 1-2 months.
What's also weird is that if I see someone taller, usually they're much taller and not "just" 6'7. Tallest I saw last semester at my university had to have been around 7 foot. Imagine being 6'6 and turning a corner then suddenly being eye level with a dude's chin. It's pretty jarring lol
Alex 6'0 said on 23/Feb/23
Jdubzz, solid 6'6 you prob can go months without seeing anyone taller lets say at least 6'7?
Yeah pretty much, but it's very random. The longest stretch I went without seeing anyone taller was 4 months, but that usually doesn't happen. I rarely encounter a cluster of super tall guys (noticeably taller than me) all within a few days of each other, so on average maybe once every 1-2 months.
What's also weird is that if I see someone taller, usually they're much taller and not "just" 6'7. Tallest I saw last semester at my university had to have been around 7 foot. Imagine being 6'6 and turning a corner then suddenly being eye level with a dude's chin. It's pretty jarring lol
Caleb 178.94cm said on 23/Feb/23
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How tall does this guy look if his mom is 5'10?Click Here
Editor RobDid look about 11 inches taller there. Their claims seemed to add up.
Jdubbz said on 23/Feb/23
@Emil @AdrianJacobs:
Would it be fair to say that 194 or 195cm is when you start getting into the legit tall category in Sweden or Denmark? Or would you say the threshold is lower, like 6'3-4/191-193cm?
@Emil @AdrianJacobs:
Would it be fair to say that 194 or 195cm is when you start getting into the legit tall category in Sweden or Denmark? Or would you say the threshold is lower, like 6'3-4/191-193cm?
Okidoki said on 23/Feb/23
@QM6'1.5 QM Yes and i agree with him that sometimes the average can seem taller, like about 6'1 when going to bars, shopping malls etc and around 5'8-5'9 for women at times.
I am from Scandinavia and all the countries should be close between all the ethnic nordic People.
He has also said the reason why the Swedish average is 5'11.5 is because it was a long time ago, but one of the most reliable sources, the ncd data, says the Swedish average is only 180.5 cm, 5'11, from 2019. Other national sources also say either 5'11 or 5'11.5 range, not many years ago.
Seeing 5'9 women and 6'1 men is quite common, but in my experience, seeing women over 5'10 is not rare, but not really common though.
In my experience, when meeting young men and women in crowded places, sometimes, i get the impression the average is 6'1 and 5'8-5'9, but also other times, i get the impression that the average is between 5'10-6'0 and 5'5-5'7 too, so it varies. Sometimes it can seem 50/50, other times, 5'10-6'0 average can seem more common to see, between young people in particular.
One should use his own head when seeing and analyzing in my opinion, but all the statistical data, both national surveys and international surveys, say that young Scandinavian men average between 5'11-5'11.75 though and those are only a few years ago too.
Also, i personally find it unrealistic that ethnic Swedish people in Stockholm are around 2 inches taller than let's say a smaller city in Sweden. Ofcourse, this is his personal experience and i respect that.
@adrianjacobs I meant that you could maybe try to hold the measuring tape beside you while looking in the mirror, but the method you used was good though. You are probably close to, if not accurate there.
@QM6'1.5 QM Yes and i agree with him that sometimes the average can seem taller, like about 6'1 when going to bars, shopping malls etc and around 5'8-5'9 for women at times.
I am from Scandinavia and all the countries should be close between all the ethnic nordic People.
He has also said the reason why the Swedish average is 5'11.5 is because it was a long time ago, but one of the most reliable sources, the ncd data, says the Swedish average is only 180.5 cm, 5'11, from 2019. Other national sources also say either 5'11 or 5'11.5 range, not many years ago.
Seeing 5'9 women and 6'1 men is quite common, but in my experience, seeing women over 5'10 is not rare, but not really common though.
In my experience, when meeting young men and women in crowded places, sometimes, i get the impression the average is 6'1 and 5'8-5'9, but also other times, i get the impression that the average is between 5'10-6'0 and 5'5-5'7 too, so it varies. Sometimes it can seem 50/50, other times, 5'10-6'0 average can seem more common to see, between young people in particular.
One should use his own head when seeing and analyzing in my opinion, but all the statistical data, both national surveys and international surveys, say that young Scandinavian men average between 5'11-5'11.75 though and those are only a few years ago too.
Also, i personally find it unrealistic that ethnic Swedish people in Stockholm are around 2 inches taller than let's say a smaller city in Sweden. Ofcourse, this is his personal experience and i respect that.
@adrianjacobs I meant that you could maybe try to hold the measuring tape beside you while looking in the mirror, but the method you used was good though. You are probably close to, if not accurate there.
Jawilder said on 23/Feb/23
@QM6’1.5 so you would guess the guy you took a picture with 6’0.5-6’0.75?
@QM6’1.5 so you would guess the guy you took a picture with 6’0.5-6’0.75?
5'7 and a fraction said on 23/Feb/23
@Rob, if someone comes below the chin of someone who is 5'6 does that make them around 4'8?
Editor Rob
@Rob, if someone comes below the chin of someone who is 5'6 does that make them around 4'8?
Editor RobYes, you'd expect around 4ft 8 if just under their chin.
adrianjacobs said on 23/Feb/23
@QM6'1.5"QM
Oh, and btw, yes a lot of guys were in that specific range, 6'1-6'3. It's a pretty narrow range where a vast majority of guys I encounter belong to. Not surprising either considering the fact how important it is to "fit in" when you live in Sweden.
@QM6'1.5"QM
Oh, and btw, yes a lot of guys were in that specific range, 6'1-6'3. It's a pretty narrow range where a vast majority of guys I encounter belong to. Not surprising either considering the fact how important it is to "fit in" when you live in Sweden.
adrianjacobs said on 23/Feb/23
@QM6'1.5"QM
It was measured at 5'11.5 for men aged 20-29 in 2008, so I don't know why you assume that it's 5'11 for "high middle class white guys", which it in any case absolutely isn't. Maybe it really is only 6ft for all swedish men, but it most definitely is not a millimeter below 6'1 for the kind of guys you talk about.
Seriously, not to be rude, but shouldn't you at least visit Sweden before you start assuming how tall people are here?
@QM6'1.5"QM
It was measured at 5'11.5 for men aged 20-29 in 2008, so I don't know why you assume that it's 5'11 for "high middle class white guys", which it in any case absolutely isn't. Maybe it really is only 6ft for all swedish men, but it most definitely is not a millimeter below 6'1 for the kind of guys you talk about.
Seriously, not to be rude, but shouldn't you at least visit Sweden before you start assuming how tall people are here?
Alex 6'0 said on 23/Feb/23
Jdubzz, solid 6'6 you prob can go months without seeing anyone taller lets say at least 6'7?
Jdubzz, solid 6'6 you prob can go months without seeing anyone taller lets say at least 6'7?
QM6'1.5"QM said on 23/Feb/23
adrianjacobs said on 23/Feb/23
I believe that tall/above average people is easier to get job or social activity. Maybe it's a reason why you see more tall people in urban city life. The same resason with colleges/universities/ stuff like this.
I still believe about 5'11" might be like avg height (sweden) of "high middle class" white guy who had good nutrition growing up. Or you're just misunderstanding the difference.
I'm gonna to swear that people/men 1.5-2 inches shorter than you and you feel they're like yours height.
Do you have some mates 5'10-5'11-6'0" ? then you can compared to others.
I think when you sees someone is 2-3inches taller than your eyelevel, you will considering him the same tall as you, it's very possible plus your eyelevel not typical anymore.
"I think actually not one single guy was shorter than me, but not a lot of them were much taller either." - in this case, EVERY single guy was like 6'2" ? LOL.
Maybe you marked 3-4of them and 12-15 been ignored. Idk anyway)
adrianjacobs said on 23/Feb/23
I believe that tall/above average people is easier to get job or social activity. Maybe it's a reason why you see more tall people in urban city life. The same resason with colleges/universities/ stuff like this.
I still believe about 5'11" might be like avg height (sweden) of "high middle class" white guy who had good nutrition growing up. Or you're just misunderstanding the difference.
I'm gonna to swear that people/men 1.5-2 inches shorter than you and you feel they're like yours height.
Do you have some mates 5'10-5'11-6'0" ? then you can compared to others.
I think when you sees someone is 2-3inches taller than your eyelevel, you will considering him the same tall as you, it's very possible plus your eyelevel not typical anymore.
"I think actually not one single guy was shorter than me, but not a lot of them were much taller either." - in this case, EVERY single guy was like 6'2" ? LOL.
Maybe you marked 3-4of them and 12-15 been ignored. Idk anyway)
QM6'1.5"QM said on 23/Feb/23
Jawilder said on 22/Feb/23
Yeah, thanks. I still think I'm solid 2cms taller.
Iverson is probably 5'10-10.5" midday and 5'9.75-10.25" in the evening. 5'10.5" is a good list.
Jawilder said on 22/Feb/23
Yeah, thanks. I still think I'm solid 2cms taller.
Iverson is probably 5'10-10.5" midday and 5'9.75-10.25" in the evening. 5'10.5" is a good list.
adrianposter said on 23/Feb/23
Hey Rob,
Just out of curiosity when you said you stopped growing at 14 was that just upon turning 14 or nearing on 15?
Hey Rob,
Just out of curiosity when you said you stopped growing at 14 was that just upon turning 14 or nearing on 15?
adrianjacobs said on 23/Feb/23
@Jdubbz
I just took the subway yesterday in Stockholm and the vast majority of guys were in the 185-190cm range. I walked with a straight posture through a couple of subway wagons and I think actually not one single guy was shorter than me, but not a lot of them were much taller either. Everyone were slightly taller.
So you'd definitely be very tall at 199cm, but nothing remarkable like you say.
@Jdubbz
I just took the subway yesterday in Stockholm and the vast majority of guys were in the 185-190cm range. I walked with a straight posture through a couple of subway wagons and I think actually not one single guy was shorter than me, but not a lot of them were much taller either. Everyone were slightly taller.
So you'd definitely be very tall at 199cm, but nothing remarkable like you say.
adrianjacobs said on 23/Feb/23
@dreus23
Depends on how many people I see each day, but I wouldn't say I see guys who are 5'5 each day. Among immigrants or really old people perhaps, but definitely not among young ethnic Swedes.
@dreus23
Depends on how many people I see each day, but I wouldn't say I see guys who are 5'5 each day. Among immigrants or really old people perhaps, but definitely not among young ethnic Swedes.
Emil said on 23/Feb/23
@Jdubzz
199 cm is still extremely tall in Scandinavia. You'd stand out.
Guys at Adrian's and my height 6'0-6'1 are super common though. But you begin to stand out at 6'4-6'5
@Jdubzz
199 cm is still extremely tall in Scandinavia. You'd stand out.
Guys at Adrian's and my height 6'0-6'1 are super common though. But you begin to stand out at 6'4-6'5
MD said on 23/Feb/23
Rob, can you add English actor Will Sharpe?
Rob, can you add English actor Will Sharpe?
Jawilder said on 22/Feb/23
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This is the guy QM6’1.5 said was 6’0.75. Steve Nash clearly shorter by about an inch there.
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This is the guy QM6’1.5 said was 6’0.75. Steve Nash clearly shorter by about an inch there.
Jawilder said on 22/Feb/23
@QM6’1.5 that’s awesome dude. Yeah that guy is probably 6’0.75 at a low. AI needs a downgrade to minimum 5’10.5. 0% chance he’s over 5’10.5 at a low.
@QM6’1.5 that’s awesome dude. Yeah that guy is probably 6’0.75 at a low. AI needs a downgrade to minimum 5’10.5. 0% chance he’s over 5’10.5 at a low.
Big Ben said on 22/Feb/23
@Henrik - I doubt Ulf Kristersson is 5ft 7. Click Here
I have met Jimmie Åkesson and I was taller than him (I am 5ft 10.5). I even have a photo.
@Henrik - I doubt Ulf Kristersson is 5ft 7. Click Here
I have met Jimmie Åkesson and I was taller than him (I am 5ft 10.5). I even have a photo.
dreus23 said on 22/Feb/23
@adrianjacobs
Do you ever, at least semi-regularly, see shorter guys? I realize that the average may be higher in downtown Östermalm than say Skärholmen, but I think you should at least once a day see a guy that's like 5'5? Idk, but in my experience there's pretty much always one out of maybe eight guys at the subway that's at least a bit shorter than me and then like one guy around my height or a bit taller
I think your eyelevel is throwing you off a lot, and I think you should try looking at yourself in a nearby mirror (as in, maybe not necessarily a literal mirror, but like a transparent window or something) to see how you actually look next to people. Something I noticed when I was a bit shorter than I am now was that I often overestimated how tall I thought I looked next to someone, only to be shocked by how short I actually appeared in the mirror. Recently I've been feeling the opposite, thinking that I look diminutive only to see that I'm like barely shorter than someone in the mirror. Also, try not to judge people's heights when walking around, it says nothing about the height that they actually measure. Most roads are uneven and walking posture can vary a lot, for example yours doesn't exactly look amazing in the pic you linked, which means you lose more height than someone with better posture
@adrianjacobs
Do you ever, at least semi-regularly, see shorter guys? I realize that the average may be higher in downtown Östermalm than say Skärholmen, but I think you should at least once a day see a guy that's like 5'5? Idk, but in my experience there's pretty much always one out of maybe eight guys at the subway that's at least a bit shorter than me and then like one guy around my height or a bit taller
I think your eyelevel is throwing you off a lot, and I think you should try looking at yourself in a nearby mirror (as in, maybe not necessarily a literal mirror, but like a transparent window or something) to see how you actually look next to people. Something I noticed when I was a bit shorter than I am now was that I often overestimated how tall I thought I looked next to someone, only to be shocked by how short I actually appeared in the mirror. Recently I've been feeling the opposite, thinking that I look diminutive only to see that I'm like barely shorter than someone in the mirror. Also, try not to judge people's heights when walking around, it says nothing about the height that they actually measure. Most roads are uneven and walking posture can vary a lot, for example yours doesn't exactly look amazing in the pic you linked, which means you lose more height than someone with better posture
Emil said on 22/Feb/23
@QM6'1.5"QM
Yea, I'm usually 184 cm midday, and 183.0-183.3 at my low.
I think I'm around the 70% for all men, 60% percentile for younger guys, so we're of pretty much the same perception.
What do you mean about problems and disease? Unless it's something the person in question has openly expressed they have or want others to talk about, I don't think it's our business to know or address.
@QM6'1.5"QM
Yea, I'm usually 184 cm midday, and 183.0-183.3 at my low.
I think I'm around the 70% for all men, 60% percentile for younger guys, so we're of pretty much the same perception.
What do you mean about problems and disease? Unless it's something the person in question has openly expressed they have or want others to talk about, I don't think it's our business to know or address.
adrianjacobs said on 22/Feb/23
@QM6'1.5"QM
Did you grow in your twenties?
@QM6'1.5"QM
Did you grow in your twenties?
QM6'1.5"QM said on 22/Feb/23
Back then (2020) i stood at 6'1.25" evening and strong 6'2" (188cms) morning.
You can comparing to Allen Iverson.
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Back then (2020) i stood at 6'1.25" evening and strong 6'2" (188cms) morning.
You can comparing to Allen Iverson.
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QM6'1.5"QM said on 22/Feb/23
Hey Rob, few yrs ago i met this guy pro-dunker called Smoove, he's about 6'1", i was like 2cms taller. And right now we have incredible photo with Allen Iverson ... unfortunately he's even shorter than we think. 5'10" barefeet max!!!
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Hey Rob, few yrs ago i met this guy pro-dunker called Smoove, he's about 6'1", i was like 2cms taller. And right now we have incredible photo with Allen Iverson ... unfortunately he's even shorter than we think. 5'10" barefeet max!!!
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Editor RobIn the photo I could see the 5ft 10-10.5 possibility.
Jdubbz said on 22/Feb/23
A legit evening height 6'4/193cm is indeed very tall in the US and most countries in the world, but I can certainly believe that it's more in the regular tall category in many European countries and getting into the tallish zone in a select few (Netherlands, etc.).
Heck, in countries like the Netherlands or Sweden (according to AdrianJacobs), I'd probably be totally unremarkable and just another tall guy at 199cm. In the US, I have gone months without seeing anyone noticeably taller.
A legit evening height 6'4/193cm is indeed very tall in the US and most countries in the world, but I can certainly believe that it's more in the regular tall category in many European countries and getting into the tallish zone in a select few (Netherlands, etc.).
Heck, in countries like the Netherlands or Sweden (according to AdrianJacobs), I'd probably be totally unremarkable and just another tall guy at 199cm. In the US, I have gone months without seeing anyone noticeably taller.
Jdubbz said on 22/Feb/23
Emil said on 20/Feb/23
@Jdubbz
Exactly. And if the average height is 6'4, then 2 SD above average would be around 6'9 lol. 2 SD above average is very tall, sure, but it's not in the rare category.
As a Dane, I can attest it is extremely rare to spot anyone in Denmark who's 6'9 - I highly doubt you'd even see many Dutch men at that height.
I see guys at 6'5-6'6 in Copenhagen weekly, but any taller than that is not common
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Thanks for confirming what I was thinking. I am sure Adrian feels below average to short at times, but not to the point that the average Swedish guy is 6'4/193 or something insane like that, which would be true if 6'1 was only 10-20th percentile like he implied. 185cm isn't short anywhere in the world except maybe a few remote tribes in Africa. I think Adrian is truly average to above average height even for a young Swedish guy, but he just doesn't feel that way. It could be a combination of things - height blindness (only paying attention to taller and ignoring shorter), relatively low eye level, thinking people who are his height are taller, etc. That or he just has bad luck and constantly runs into groups of tall guys.
Emil said on 20/Feb/23
@Jdubbz
Exactly. And if the average height is 6'4, then 2 SD above average would be around 6'9 lol. 2 SD above average is very tall, sure, but it's not in the rare category.
As a Dane, I can attest it is extremely rare to spot anyone in Denmark who's 6'9 - I highly doubt you'd even see many Dutch men at that height.
I see guys at 6'5-6'6 in Copenhagen weekly, but any taller than that is not common
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Thanks for confirming what I was thinking. I am sure Adrian feels below average to short at times, but not to the point that the average Swedish guy is 6'4/193 or something insane like that, which would be true if 6'1 was only 10-20th percentile like he implied. 185cm isn't short anywhere in the world except maybe a few remote tribes in Africa. I think Adrian is truly average to above average height even for a young Swedish guy, but he just doesn't feel that way. It could be a combination of things - height blindness (only paying attention to taller and ignoring shorter), relatively low eye level, thinking people who are his height are taller, etc. That or he just has bad luck and constantly runs into groups of tall guys.
Netherl said on 21/Feb/23
Is the increase in the height gap between these two people in 1 year explainable without lifts? What could be the cause? @Rob
It's freaking me out
Barrett and Gabriel Day Lewis 2016
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I would say Barrett is like half an inch taller here maybe?
Barrett and Gabriel 2017
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Meanwhile here Barrett is dwarfing him!
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Is the increase in the height gap between these two people in 1 year explainable without lifts? What could be the cause? @Rob
It's freaking me out
Barrett and Gabriel Day Lewis 2016
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I would say Barrett is like half an inch taller here maybe?
Barrett and Gabriel 2017
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Meanwhile here Barrett is dwarfing him!
Editor RobIn 2016 his posture in some of those photos looks very loose, so that might account for some of the differences.
QM6'1.5"QM said on 21/Feb/23
Emil said on 20/Feb/23
If you 6ft then the most of guys are 5'10-5'11.25" i believe. You still taller than most as you said. I think it's 70percentile (equivalent of 5'11" in US/Canada and EU). Also you mentioned that you were taller look at yourself in the mirror elevator.
Your comments is pretty focused and accurate. So i can see logical sense.
P.s. I'm not gonna say bad about Adrian, because i know about his problem and disease!
Emil said on 20/Feb/23
If you 6ft then the most of guys are 5'10-5'11.25" i believe. You still taller than most as you said. I think it's 70percentile (equivalent of 5'11" in US/Canada and EU). Also you mentioned that you were taller look at yourself in the mirror elevator.
Your comments is pretty focused and accurate. So i can see logical sense.
P.s. I'm not gonna say bad about Adrian, because i know about his problem and disease!
QM6'1.5"QM said on 21/Feb/23
Henrik said on 21/Feb/23
Absolutely yes, a real 6'4" guy is a very tall person in every single place in this world.
I know few people of this height and it's definitely towering.
A 6'4" would be "common and normal" only at nba court and sports context.
By the way, I've heard like someone mentioned 6'4" guy as "about 2m" in reality.
Henrik said on 21/Feb/23
Absolutely yes, a real 6'4" guy is a very tall person in every single place in this world.
I know few people of this height and it's definitely towering.
A 6'4" would be "common and normal" only at nba court and sports context.
By the way, I've heard like someone mentioned 6'4" guy as "about 2m" in reality.
adrianjacobs said on 21/Feb/23
@Cbrady
You know what, my eye level is a bit higher than I thought after all. Now that we talked about it I decided to estimate my eye level more thoroughly, and it turns out that I was tilting my head slightly downwards when I measured my eye level before. I'd say it's right around 172 in the evening (maybe slightly more, and not 171 like I said before).
@Cbrady
You know what, my eye level is a bit higher than I thought after all. Now that we talked about it I decided to estimate my eye level more thoroughly, and it turns out that I was tilting my head slightly downwards when I measured my eye level before. I'd say it's right around 172 in the evening (maybe slightly more, and not 171 like I said before).
adrianjacobs said on 21/Feb/23
@John185
Strange how you perceived the average to be lower in nightclubs compared to the city streets. It seems to me like guys visiting nightclubs here in Sweden are absolutely enormous, even for Swedish standards.
And of course, if anyone's going to admit that the average is taller than 6ft in Stockholm, it's not a swede.
@John185
Strange how you perceived the average to be lower in nightclubs compared to the city streets. It seems to me like guys visiting nightclubs here in Sweden are absolutely enormous, even for Swedish standards.
And of course, if anyone's going to admit that the average is taller than 6ft in Stockholm, it's not a swede.
adrianjacobs said on 21/Feb/23
@Henrik
He looks typical because he's skinny and that makes him look taller on photos. 5'9 is not typical size for Scandinavian countries. You said it yourself, you're almost 6'2 and feel upper average range, which would make 5'9 short for sure, not just lower average range. I would say 6'4 is just about borderline tallish/tall in Stockholm.
You're obviously being influenced by what people are saying here.
@Henrik
He looks typical because he's skinny and that makes him look taller on photos. 5'9 is not typical size for Scandinavian countries. You said it yourself, you're almost 6'2 and feel upper average range, which would make 5'9 short for sure, not just lower average range. I would say 6'4 is just about borderline tallish/tall in Stockholm.
You're obviously being influenced by what people are saying here.
Henrik said on 21/Feb/23
An average height in Sweden of 6ft 1 would mean that a 6ft 4 guy was tallish. 😜 I am fairly certain that, at least where I live, 6ft 4 would be seen as very tall and tower the majority of the population.
PewDiePie is 5ft 9 and according to some of what I read here, he would be an enigma. He is in fact a rather typical Swedish guy both looks-wise and in size. I grew up with someone who sort of looked like him.
Our current PM, Ulf Kristersson, is 5ft 7. Our former PM, Stefan Löfven, is 5ft 9. The former Minister for Justice, Morgan Johansson, is 5ft 3.5. Small rulers of the land of giants. 😁
An average height in Sweden of 6ft 1 would mean that a 6ft 4 guy was tallish. 😜 I am fairly certain that, at least where I live, 6ft 4 would be seen as very tall and tower the majority of the population.
PewDiePie is 5ft 9 and according to some of what I read here, he would be an enigma. He is in fact a rather typical Swedish guy both looks-wise and in size. I grew up with someone who sort of looked like him.
Our current PM, Ulf Kristersson, is 5ft 7. Our former PM, Stefan Löfven, is 5ft 9. The former Minister for Justice, Morgan Johansson, is 5ft 3.5. Small rulers of the land of giants. 😁
Emil said on 20/Feb/23
@adrianjacobs
I'm in the upper end of average height in Scandinavia myself, and I think it's common for guys at our height to feel short at times. At least from a distance,
I can't really tell if someone is shorter than myself, unless it's more than 3 inches, and most guys in Scandinavia are taller than that.
@adrianjacobs
I'm in the upper end of average height in Scandinavia myself, and I think it's common for guys at our height to feel short at times. At least from a distance,
I can't really tell if someone is shorter than myself, unless it's more than 3 inches, and most guys in Scandinavia are taller than that.
Emil said on 20/Feb/23
@Jdubbz
Exactly. And if the average height is 6'4, then 2 SD above average would be around 6'9 lol. 2 SD above average is very tall, sure, but it's not in the rare category.
As a Dane, I can attest it is extremely rare to spot anyone in Denmark who's 6'9 - I highly doubt you'd even see many Dutch men at that height.
I see guys at 6'5-6'6 in Copenhagen weekly, but any taller than that is not common.
@Jdubbz
Exactly. And if the average height is 6'4, then 2 SD above average would be around 6'9 lol. 2 SD above average is very tall, sure, but it's not in the rare category.
As a Dane, I can attest it is extremely rare to spot anyone in Denmark who's 6'9 - I highly doubt you'd even see many Dutch men at that height.
I see guys at 6'5-6'6 in Copenhagen weekly, but any taller than that is not common.
John185 said on 20/Feb/23
I've visited several parts of Sweden and the north definitely has a lower average than the south.
I can also echo the sentiment of Adrian Jacobs in the sense that there are a lot of 6'1/6'2 guys in downtown Stockholm. The average hovers around 6'0.5 for the business districts at midday, it's a noticeably tall place for sure.
Comparatively the average in Central London is around 5'11 due to the affluence of this part of the city.
But more telling for me was the occasions I visted nightclubs and went on party cruises. The average was around 181cm/181.5cm at night, so a very solid 5'11 for young ethnic Swedes. Having stood in many queues outside nightclubs in Stockholm and assessing several hundred people - 181cm/181.5cm certainly appeared to be the average.
In Holland the evening average for young ethnic Dutch in Amsterdam is 182.5cm/183cm from my best estimate.
But having said this as a global traveller, I would rather be 6'1 (6'0.75 in my case) and a 100% great height in the vast majority of the world, than 6'4 and a 100% great height only in a handful of countries.
As I previously mentioned 6'0/6'1 also has phenomenal aesthetics (in real life) so it's a great range to be in.
I've visited several parts of Sweden and the north definitely has a lower average than the south.
I can also echo the sentiment of Adrian Jacobs in the sense that there are a lot of 6'1/6'2 guys in downtown Stockholm. The average hovers around 6'0.5 for the business districts at midday, it's a noticeably tall place for sure.
Comparatively the average in Central London is around 5'11 due to the affluence of this part of the city.
But more telling for me was the occasions I visted nightclubs and went on party cruises. The average was around 181cm/181.5cm at night, so a very solid 5'11 for young ethnic Swedes. Having stood in many queues outside nightclubs in Stockholm and assessing several hundred people - 181cm/181.5cm certainly appeared to be the average.
In Holland the evening average for young ethnic Dutch in Amsterdam is 182.5cm/183cm from my best estimate.
But having said this as a global traveller, I would rather be 6'1 (6'0.75 in my case) and a 100% great height in the vast majority of the world, than 6'4 and a 100% great height only in a handful of countries.
As I previously mentioned 6'0/6'1 also has phenomenal aesthetics (in real life) so it's a great range to be in.
John185 said on 20/Feb/23
Alex 6'0 said on 17/Feb/23
Jdubzz i totally understand you. 6'9 about 3 inches taller than you vs 5'9 which is 9 inches shorter. I'd take 6'3 over 5'3 definitely and thats equivalent of you taking 6'9 over 5'9
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@Alex 6'0
I assume you'd take 5'9 over 6'9? I would take 5'10 over 6'10 (or technically 5'9 3/4 over 6'9 3/4).
I agree that at 6'6 it would be more logical to go up to 6'9 than drop all the way down to 5'9, but 6'3 vs 5'3 isn't quite the same thing. 5'9 is a perfectly decent height for a man, and especially so with regard to 6'9 being so inconvenient - car travel, train, plane, and public transport would be a nightmare. Beds won't be long enough, nor door frames tall enough, and shopping for clothes and shoes would be a hassle. 5'9 doesn't seem so bad by comparison.
But there likely isn't a man on the planet that would choose 5'3 over 6'3.
5'3 is a very bad height, and 6'3 is a very good height. Anything above 190cm starts to become inconvenient for everyday life and anything below 180cm is not solid enough of a height for most men's preference.
I personality think that 182cm/183cm - 188cm/189cm is the ideal range with 6'0/6'1 being the most aesthetic looking in real life.
Alex 6'0 said on 17/Feb/23
Jdubzz i totally understand you. 6'9 about 3 inches taller than you vs 5'9 which is 9 inches shorter. I'd take 6'3 over 5'3 definitely and thats equivalent of you taking 6'9 over 5'9
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@Alex 6'0
I assume you'd take 5'9 over 6'9? I would take 5'10 over 6'10 (or technically 5'9 3/4 over 6'9 3/4).
I agree that at 6'6 it would be more logical to go up to 6'9 than drop all the way down to 5'9, but 6'3 vs 5'3 isn't quite the same thing. 5'9 is a perfectly decent height for a man, and especially so with regard to 6'9 being so inconvenient - car travel, train, plane, and public transport would be a nightmare. Beds won't be long enough, nor door frames tall enough, and shopping for clothes and shoes would be a hassle. 5'9 doesn't seem so bad by comparison.
But there likely isn't a man on the planet that would choose 5'3 over 6'3.
5'3 is a very bad height, and 6'3 is a very good height. Anything above 190cm starts to become inconvenient for everyday life and anything below 180cm is not solid enough of a height for most men's preference.
I personality think that 182cm/183cm - 188cm/189cm is the ideal range with 6'0/6'1 being the most aesthetic looking in real life.
(Billythetreesurgeon) said on 20/Feb/23
My 6ft 3 friend lives in Sweden, (Stockholm), in group pictures he doesn’t look particularly tall with his Swedish mates and I can imagine id feel pretty short there at 182cm
My 6ft 3 friend lives in Sweden, (Stockholm), in group pictures he doesn’t look particularly tall with his Swedish mates and I can imagine id feel pretty short there at 182cm
Emil said on 20/Feb/23
@IpaBega said on 19/Feb/23
@Emil My 178cm friend used to play for some Copenhagen handball club, he looked almost avg in height, he had some images with his play mates who were simmilar height to him he was even towering one guy.
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Thanks for sharing. Well that doesn't sound unusual if it's a leisure team. Pro handballers are way taller than that though. Average height for the Danish Men's team is above 190 cm
@IpaBega said on 19/Feb/23
@Emil My 178cm friend used to play for some Copenhagen handball club, he looked almost avg in height, he had some images with his play mates who were simmilar height to him he was even towering one guy.
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Thanks for sharing. Well that doesn't sound unusual if it's a leisure team. Pro handballers are way taller than that though. Average height for the Danish Men's team is above 190 cm
Darksol64 said on 20/Feb/23
@ Jdubbz
I had that same problem when I first started paying attention to height again too. It would seem we were eye to eye especially from a distance but if you get close enough I'd realize those guys were closer to mid 6'3 range if not a full 6'4. I didn't feel totally dwarfed though, which means 6'1 3/4 holds up quite well against very-tall range flat 6'4 guys, especially with a little footwear advantage usually 1/2 inch.
Also, isn't 6'1 supposed to be like 70-80% even in the tallest countries? (Compared to near 90% in the USA) There's no way he could be even average at 6'1. It would still be tallish range at worst.
Sounds like a perception issue like you said or he happens to draw some crazy luck where all the young tall guys are out when he is.
@ Jdubbz
I had that same problem when I first started paying attention to height again too. It would seem we were eye to eye especially from a distance but if you get close enough I'd realize those guys were closer to mid 6'3 range if not a full 6'4. I didn't feel totally dwarfed though, which means 6'1 3/4 holds up quite well against very-tall range flat 6'4 guys, especially with a little footwear advantage usually 1/2 inch.
Also, isn't 6'1 supposed to be like 70-80% even in the tallest countries? (Compared to near 90% in the USA) There's no way he could be even average at 6'1. It would still be tallish range at worst.
Sounds like a perception issue like you said or he happens to draw some crazy luck where all the young tall guys are out when he is.
adrianjacobs said on 20/Feb/23
@Jdubbz
Sure, it isn't as high as 6'4-6'5, but the average in Stockholm is most definitely taller than 6ft, even for all men, not just young ethnic swedes. My perception might be a bit off, but not completely off.
@Cbrady
I don't know about the floor, it could be slightly uneven, but I've measured myself at other places where I turned out to be about the same height, plus or minus a couple of millimeters. My eye level is definitely not less than 5 inches below my height though. I do think it's about 5.25 inches. This is how my forehead looks like when my hair is really short: Click Here
It's not receding (at least I think so, because it has always looked this way), and neither am I autistic, I was just born with it without choosing it.
@Okidoki
I'm not sure what you mean. I am measuring with the tape measure.
Those "moments" when a bunch of guys who look like well over 6ft walk past me is pretty much every time a bunch of guys walk past me here in Stockholm. The official measurements are 5'11.5, and they were measured 15 years ago, so they're obviously a bit off now. That's not the average height of a young man around here, at least in Stockholm.
@(Billythetreesurgeon)
Yeah I guess it could make me feel a fraction of an inch shorter than I really am.
@Jdubbz
Sure, it isn't as high as 6'4-6'5, but the average in Stockholm is most definitely taller than 6ft, even for all men, not just young ethnic swedes. My perception might be a bit off, but not completely off.
@Cbrady
I don't know about the floor, it could be slightly uneven, but I've measured myself at other places where I turned out to be about the same height, plus or minus a couple of millimeters. My eye level is definitely not less than 5 inches below my height though. I do think it's about 5.25 inches. This is how my forehead looks like when my hair is really short: Click Here
It's not receding (at least I think so, because it has always looked this way), and neither am I autistic, I was just born with it without choosing it.
@Okidoki
I'm not sure what you mean. I am measuring with the tape measure.
Those "moments" when a bunch of guys who look like well over 6ft walk past me is pretty much every time a bunch of guys walk past me here in Stockholm. The official measurements are 5'11.5, and they were measured 15 years ago, so they're obviously a bit off now. That's not the average height of a young man around here, at least in Stockholm.
@(Billythetreesurgeon)
Yeah I guess it could make me feel a fraction of an inch shorter than I really am.
Daniel Lee said on 20/Feb/23
Alex 6'0 said on 18/Feb/23
Daniel Lee, yes but I'm making the comparison jdubzz said. One my supervisors is 5'3 range. Has a napoleon complex lol
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5'3 is just 5 inches shorter than me but it must look like a 5'8 guy with classic proportions next to 6'2 guy
Alex 6'0 said on 18/Feb/23
Daniel Lee, yes but I'm making the comparison jdubzz said. One my supervisors is 5'3 range. Has a napoleon complex lol
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5'3 is just 5 inches shorter than me but it must look like a 5'8 guy with classic proportions next to 6'2 guy
Henrik said on 20/Feb/23
@Daniel Lee
I'm pretty sure most, if not just about everyone, would choose 6ft 5 over 5ft 8, as they'd rather be too tall than too short (5ft 8 isn't very short but can be short enough to be a downside in some situations).
@Daniel Lee
I'm pretty sure most, if not just about everyone, would choose 6ft 5 over 5ft 8, as they'd rather be too tall than too short (5ft 8 isn't very short but can be short enough to be a downside in some situations).
(Billythetreesurgeon) said on 20/Feb/23
Caleb 178.8cm The measurements you did are fair, but it would probably be more reasonable if you did 10.000 steps in the morning and then measured at around 12pm
Caleb 178.8cm The measurements you did are fair, but it would probably be more reasonable if you did 10.000 steps in the morning and then measured at around 12pm
Jdubbz said on 20/Feb/23
@Alex 6'0:
Thanks for your comment, I'm glad at least someone understands where I'm coming from.
@Alex 6'0:
Thanks for your comment, I'm glad at least someone understands where I'm coming from.
James.B 172cm said on 19/Feb/23
Alex 6'0 said on 18/Feb/23
James b, 6'4 is typically when you stand out in crowds. 6'3 arguably the start of beginning to stand out in crowds.
Me being a mere 172cm my opinion of 6ft2 is that it’s legit tall for a guy but it does not matter if you have lanky proportions you will never look freakish.
Alex 6'0 said on 18/Feb/23
James b, 6'4 is typically when you stand out in crowds. 6'3 arguably the start of beginning to stand out in crowds.
Me being a mere 172cm my opinion of 6ft2 is that it’s legit tall for a guy but it does not matter if you have lanky proportions you will never look freakish.
Jdubbz said on 19/Feb/23
@AdrianJacobs:
At this point I fully believe your height claim, but there is absolutely no way that 8/9-10 Swedish guys are taller 6'1. Just impossible.
8-9/10 guys being taller than you would imply the average height of ethnic Swedes is something like 6'4-5, which is a joke. I mean you guys are definitely pretty tall, but nowhere near THAT tall. Heck, even ethnic Dutch don't average anywhere near that kind of height.
Are you absolutely sure you don't have a perception issue of some kind, where you think you're shorter than other people when you really aren't? I used to have the opposite problem where I thought I was as tall as people 1-2" taller than me.
@AdrianJacobs:
At this point I fully believe your height claim, but there is absolutely no way that 8/9-10 Swedish guys are taller 6'1. Just impossible.
8-9/10 guys being taller than you would imply the average height of ethnic Swedes is something like 6'4-5, which is a joke. I mean you guys are definitely pretty tall, but nowhere near THAT tall. Heck, even ethnic Dutch don't average anywhere near that kind of height.
Are you absolutely sure you don't have a perception issue of some kind, where you think you're shorter than other people when you really aren't? I used to have the opposite problem where I thought I was as tall as people 1-2" taller than me.
Alex 6'0 said on 19/Feb/23
Progking185, yea even 182-183cm is gonna be classified as tall in most places. The very start of tall though.
Progking185, yea even 182-183cm is gonna be classified as tall in most places. The very start of tall though.
Cbrady said on 19/Feb/23
@adrianjacobs-- It seemed like at the 0:11 mark when you took the can to the wall it was noticeably lower than it was when it was flush against the wall. Could the part of floor where your heels are sitting be slightly higher than the entry way? Your eye to head top didn't seem like it was over 5 inches from my observation. Possibly you shrink more than you think you do from afternoon to evening due to your long spinal column? What seems clear now is that you are not under 6 and the 5-9 to 5-10 guesses were off.
@adrianjacobs-- It seemed like at the 0:11 mark when you took the can to the wall it was noticeably lower than it was when it was flush against the wall. Could the part of floor where your heels are sitting be slightly higher than the entry way? Your eye to head top didn't seem like it was over 5 inches from my observation. Possibly you shrink more than you think you do from afternoon to evening due to your long spinal column? What seems clear now is that you are not under 6 and the 5-9 to 5-10 guesses were off.
Okidoki said on 19/Feb/23
@adrianjacobs Saw that you made a measurement, well, you can try with the tapemeasure aswell and see if you get something really similar and to see you're eyelevel aswell.
@adrianjacobs Saw that you made a measurement, well, you can try with the tapemeasure aswell and see if you get something really similar and to see you're eyelevel aswell.
Okidoki said on 19/Feb/23
@adrianjacobs I am from Scandinavia too. Have you tried coming within a 1 meter distance beside those women? Because from a distance, it may seem like the height difference isn't that big.
If you're eyelevel is around 171 cm, then you are probably around 6'0. You can make a measurement with a tape measure or something else 6 hours out of bed and find out, if you want. If 1 out of 10 is taller than you, then it must mean that 1 out of 10 is 6'1. I don't know.
The official measurements of young Swedish women is around 5'6, but i can see you're point, because sometimes, when i go to crowded places, like the mall or a big shopping center etc, it can seem like i pass a lot of women between 5'8-5'10 at once, making it seem like the average is around 5'8-5'9 at times.
For men too, in crowded places like Shopping malls or bars etc, it can sometimes seem like the average young man is around 6'1, eventhough the official measurments are 5'11 range.
@adrianjacobs I am from Scandinavia too. Have you tried coming within a 1 meter distance beside those women? Because from a distance, it may seem like the height difference isn't that big.
If you're eyelevel is around 171 cm, then you are probably around 6'0. You can make a measurement with a tape measure or something else 6 hours out of bed and find out, if you want. If 1 out of 10 is taller than you, then it must mean that 1 out of 10 is 6'1. I don't know.
The official measurements of young Swedish women is around 5'6, but i can see you're point, because sometimes, when i go to crowded places, like the mall or a big shopping center etc, it can seem like i pass a lot of women between 5'8-5'10 at once, making it seem like the average is around 5'8-5'9 at times.
For men too, in crowded places like Shopping malls or bars etc, it can sometimes seem like the average young man is around 6'1, eventhough the official measurments are 5'11 range.
Daniel Lee said on 19/Feb/23
Hey guys, 5'8 or 6'5?
Hey guys, 5'8 or 6'5?
(Billythetreesurgeon) said on 19/Feb/23
@adrianjacobs You have a low eye level like myself, it’s easy to think people are taller than you when in reality they are not, for instance the other day someone walked past me in the shop and I thought they are taller than me, however the reflection on the window proved to me that my head was above his, even though he had thicker shoes than me, I’m eye to eye with a strong 5ft 10 even though I’m 6mm bellow 6ft at a low, 6mm lol!!
@adrianjacobs You have a low eye level like myself, it’s easy to think people are taller than you when in reality they are not, for instance the other day someone walked past me in the shop and I thought they are taller than me, however the reflection on the window proved to me that my head was above his, even though he had thicker shoes than me, I’m eye to eye with a strong 5ft 10 even though I’m 6mm bellow 6ft at a low, 6mm lol!!
adrianjacobs said on 19/Feb/23
@Maahin Chowdhury
They weren't joking lol. A woman working in a store who was helping me pick out clothes said in swedish "you're about 175, right?"
@Maahin Chowdhury
They weren't joking lol. A woman working in a store who was helping me pick out clothes said in swedish "you're about 175, right?"
adrianjacobs said on 19/Feb/23
@Progking185
Yeah it's probably the equivalent of 189-190cm guys over here, I can see that it's a nice height.
@Progking185
Yeah it's probably the equivalent of 189-190cm guys over here, I can see that it's a nice height.
IpaBega said on 19/Feb/23
@Emil My 178cm friend used to play for some Copenhagen handball club, he looked almost avg in height, he had some images with his play mates who were simmilar height to him he was even towering one guy.
@Emil My 178cm friend used to play for some Copenhagen handball club, he looked almost avg in height, he had some images with his play mates who were simmilar height to him he was even towering one guy.
Henrik said on 19/Feb/23
@adrianjacobs
Yes, having a non-threatening demeanor and boyish/babyface look (which I've said I have myself) can give a shorter impression, is my theory too.
And you do look 6ft 1.
@adrianjacobs
Yes, having a non-threatening demeanor and boyish/babyface look (which I've said I have myself) can give a shorter impression, is my theory too.
And you do look 6ft 1.
Caleb 178.8cm said on 18/Feb/23
@Jawilder
Yeah I've been suspecting that I lose less height throughout the day than the average person. I can safely say that I never clear the 5'11 mark without shoes.
@Jawilder
Yeah I've been suspecting that I lose less height throughout the day than the average person. I can safely say that I never clear the 5'11 mark without shoes.
Mr. Bergstein said on 18/Feb/23
Can you do Leony, the German singer. She is presumably 5'6.
Can you do Leony, the German singer. She is presumably 5'6.
Progking185 said on 18/Feb/23
@adrianjacobs your tall over here in Canada/U.S at least, I think its a great height. I am about 185 afternoon, 184 night and generally feel tall here, just around more young guys 185 is more start of tall/tallish at times. 185 at a low is pretty solid tall for the general population, and then of course 187-188+ for young guys.
@adrianjacobs your tall over here in Canada/U.S at least, I think its a great height. I am about 185 afternoon, 184 night and generally feel tall here, just around more young guys 185 is more start of tall/tallish at times. 185 at a low is pretty solid tall for the general population, and then of course 187-188+ for young guys.
Alex 6'0 said on 18/Feb/23
Daniel Lee, yes but I'm making the comparison jdubzz said. One my supervisors is 5'3 range. Has a napoleon complex lol
Daniel Lee, yes but I'm making the comparison jdubzz said. One my supervisors is 5'3 range. Has a napoleon complex lol
Maahin Chowdhury said on 18/Feb/23
@adrianjacobs
Honestly you look like a 6’1-6’2 guy from my eyes. You do have a lean, lanky build similar to me, but I’m around 2 inches shorter than you. People guessing you at 5’9 is a joke.
@adrianjacobs
Honestly you look like a 6’1-6’2 guy from my eyes. You do have a lean, lanky build similar to me, but I’m around 2 inches shorter than you. People guessing you at 5’9 is a joke.
QM6'1.5"QM said on 18/Feb/23
adrianjacobs said on 18/Feb/23
Ok, you're a bit younger than me. So we almost the same generation.
It's always possible, because at 6'1" i had 173-173.5cms eyelevel. And right now (187) it's like 175-175.5cms.
adrianjacobs said on 18/Feb/23
Ok, you're a bit younger than me. So we almost the same generation.
It's always possible, because at 6'1" i had 173-173.5cms eyelevel. And right now (187) it's like 175-175.5cms.
adrianjacobs said on 18/Feb/23
@dreus23
By the way, there have been three times when I've seen guys definitely deflating their own height.
One one occasion, it was a guy about my height claiming "180", another guy who was probably 6'2-6'3 and said "184" and an other occasion when a guy looked like 190-193 and said "187".
@dreus23
By the way, there have been three times when I've seen guys definitely deflating their own height.
One one occasion, it was a guy about my height claiming "180", another guy who was probably 6'2-6'3 and said "184" and an other occasion when a guy looked like 190-193 and said "187".
adrianjacobs said on 18/Feb/23
@dreus23
If I walk down a street in downtown Stockholm, like Norrmalm or Östermalm, I can almost swear that 8 or 9 out of 10 guys seem taller than me. Maybe 1 or 2 out of 10 women as well. The majority of my ethnically Swedish university classmates are taller than me. That's all I can say.
As I've said before, I have a veeeery low eye level, I'm not sure if I'm the full 6'1 in the evening, but my eye level matches the one of a 6ft flat guy I think.
I think I may have looked extra lanky in that video because I was filming almost from the floor.
Here's a bunch of pics of me amongst a crowd, where I don't look short but I definitely don't look like above average: Click Here
I totally agree about the "boyish" part btw, I look like a 15-year old even though I'm 23, so that makes a shorter impression too.
@dreus23
If I walk down a street in downtown Stockholm, like Norrmalm or Östermalm, I can almost swear that 8 or 9 out of 10 guys seem taller than me. Maybe 1 or 2 out of 10 women as well. The majority of my ethnically Swedish university classmates are taller than me. That's all I can say.
As I've said before, I have a veeeery low eye level, I'm not sure if I'm the full 6'1 in the evening, but my eye level matches the one of a 6ft flat guy I think.
I think I may have looked extra lanky in that video because I was filming almost from the floor.
Here's a bunch of pics of me amongst a crowd, where I don't look short but I definitely don't look like above average: Click Here
I totally agree about the "boyish" part btw, I look like a 15-year old even though I'm 23, so that makes a shorter impression too.
Alex 6'0 said on 18/Feb/23
James b, 6'4 is typically when you stand out in crowds. 6'3 arguably the start of beginning to stand out in crowds.
James b, 6'4 is typically when you stand out in crowds. 6'3 arguably the start of beginning to stand out in crowds.
dreus23 said on 18/Feb/23
@adrianjacobs
I actually think you could push out a bit more height there, but nonetheless solid measurement. You're defo not under 185 there
How anyone unironically guessed you at 5'9 just seems impossible to me, especially since you're downright lanky. I guess that's where our experiences vary since I've noticed way more people in Stockholm that overestimate their own and others height, especially taller guys, but I guess it's just anectodal of me to say that. What I have noticed is that a lot of guys exaggerate height downwards or upwards, like a friend of mine who's like 190 cm once said about a teacher who I'd guess is 176-177 "if he stood straight he'd be like 180 something, but as he's standing right now he's like 160 cm" when in reality he looked maybe 11 cm shorter than him. I've also seen generally "short-looking" or boyish guys be called "160 cm" because they give a short impression, and likewise I've seen guys that give off stereotypically tall impressions be called "like 2m or something", so I guess I agree there
One thing that I still do find odd is how you feel below average. Could you explain a bit more what you mean by that? I don't feel "tall", but at 171 cm, I can at least feel close to above average when I walk around certain förorter (suburbs?) in Stockholm. I feel short when in very crowded spaces, but other than that it's really not that bad
@adrianjacobs
I actually think you could push out a bit more height there, but nonetheless solid measurement. You're defo not under 185 there
How anyone unironically guessed you at 5'9 just seems impossible to me, especially since you're downright lanky. I guess that's where our experiences vary since I've noticed way more people in Stockholm that overestimate their own and others height, especially taller guys, but I guess it's just anectodal of me to say that. What I have noticed is that a lot of guys exaggerate height downwards or upwards, like a friend of mine who's like 190 cm once said about a teacher who I'd guess is 176-177 "if he stood straight he'd be like 180 something, but as he's standing right now he's like 160 cm" when in reality he looked maybe 11 cm shorter than him. I've also seen generally "short-looking" or boyish guys be called "160 cm" because they give a short impression, and likewise I've seen guys that give off stereotypically tall impressions be called "like 2m or something", so I guess I agree there
One thing that I still do find odd is how you feel below average. Could you explain a bit more what you mean by that? I don't feel "tall", but at 171 cm, I can at least feel close to above average when I walk around certain förorter (suburbs?) in Stockholm. I feel short when in very crowded spaces, but other than that it's really not that bad
adrianjacobs said on 18/Feb/23
@Emil
It could be the fact that I have a very low eye level for me. Less than 172 cm in the evening almost for sure.
@Emil
It could be the fact that I have a very low eye level for me. Less than 172 cm in the evening almost for sure.
adrianjacobs said on 18/Feb/23
@QM6'1.5"QM
I'm 23
@QM6'1.5"QM
I'm 23
Emil said on 18/Feb/23
@Adrianjacobs
I can assure you there are times I feel short in Copenhagen too. It might be that people in Copenhagen are taller than in the rest of Denmark, and the same might apply with Stockholm compared to the rest of Sweden. With that said, it's mostly when people are not up close they look taller than they are. When I stand near them, in an elevator for example, I notice that people I thought were taller were actually shorter than myself.
It might be all in our heads after all. And thanks for the picture. It's a bit hard to assess how tall people are since you're not standing on the same ground level or at the same angle.
But I think your perspective is super valid and thanks for sharing them, mate.
@Adrianjacobs
I can assure you there are times I feel short in Copenhagen too. It might be that people in Copenhagen are taller than in the rest of Denmark, and the same might apply with Stockholm compared to the rest of Sweden. With that said, it's mostly when people are not up close they look taller than they are. When I stand near them, in an elevator for example, I notice that people I thought were taller were actually shorter than myself.
It might be all in our heads after all. And thanks for the picture. It's a bit hard to assess how tall people are since you're not standing on the same ground level or at the same angle.
But I think your perspective is super valid and thanks for sharing them, mate.
Daniel Lee said on 17/Feb/23
@Alex
5'3 is too short and 5'9 is average
@Alex
5'3 is too short and 5'9 is average
Jawilder said on 17/Feb/23
@caleb damn dude you have crazy retention. That’s like half an inch. I lose 3/4 inch average day active.
@caleb damn dude you have crazy retention. That’s like half an inch. I lose 3/4 inch average day active.
Caleb 178.8cm said on 17/Feb/23
@Jdubbz
Her height say about six hours out of bed could be 0.5-1cm less than what Guinness measured her at (197.26cm). But she looks over two inches shorter than that with Savanna, which to me is unacceptable and a legit reason to be skeptical about Guinness World Records.
@Jdubbz
Her height say about six hours out of bed could be 0.5-1cm less than what Guinness measured her at (197.26cm). But she looks over two inches shorter than that with Savanna, which to me is unacceptable and a legit reason to be skeptical about Guinness World Records.
Daniel Lee said on 17/Feb/23
@george89
I hope you haven't been in the gym for years
@george89
I hope you haven't been in the gym for years
Daniel Lee said on 17/Feb/23
George89 said on 16/Feb/23
@Daniel Lee
There's no need to be upset.
____________
hahahaha. what? You need to be in the "body positive"
George89 said on 16/Feb/23
@Daniel Lee
There's no need to be upset.
____________
hahahaha. what? You need to be in the "body positive"
Jdubbz said on 17/Feb/23
@adrianjacobs:
Nope, you look like a 6’1 guy to me.
@adrianjacobs:
Nope, you look like a 6’1 guy to me.
Henrik said on 17/Feb/23
@(Billythetreesurgeon)
Lol, the tallest kid in a gymnasium (senior high) class was usually 190-2cm, and he could rip on the guy(s) who was 186-7cm because he didn't hit 190. 😜
Like I said, 185cm would be a solid height (I mean, it's not like you'd have to worry that your height was ever an issue with women), but you would be used enough to 190-195cm guys that you wouldn't feel anything special, IMHO.
@(Billythetreesurgeon)
Lol, the tallest kid in a gymnasium (senior high) class was usually 190-2cm, and he could rip on the guy(s) who was 186-7cm because he didn't hit 190. 😜
Like I said, 185cm would be a solid height (I mean, it's not like you'd have to worry that your height was ever an issue with women), but you would be used enough to 190-195cm guys that you wouldn't feel anything special, IMHO.
QM6'1.5"QM said on 17/Feb/23
adrianjacobs said on 17/Feb/23
Adrian, you're legit tall guy in my eyes. You also have skinny body and probably very young like 20yrs, so you can increase muscles and developing your body. Workout, running, healthy eating (eggs, milk, meat), sports)
In this case, Sweden and their bad height guesses are really weird and untypical.
adrianjacobs said on 17/Feb/23
Adrian, you're legit tall guy in my eyes. You also have skinny body and probably very young like 20yrs, so you can increase muscles and developing your body. Workout, running, healthy eating (eggs, milk, meat), sports)
In this case, Sweden and their bad height guesses are really weird and untypical.
adrianjacobs said on 17/Feb/23
@QM6'1.5"QM
Is there any reason for me to be trolling about my height? You said a couple of days ago that I may be measuring myself incorrectly, so I wanted to show you how I do it.
If you think the line is fake, you can pay attention to the fact that I placed the pencil between the wall and the fridge right next to the line and the place where the can touched my head.
@QM6'1.5"QM
Is there any reason for me to be trolling about my height? You said a couple of days ago that I may be measuring myself incorrectly, so I wanted to show you how I do it.
If you think the line is fake, you can pay attention to the fact that I placed the pencil between the wall and the fridge right next to the line and the place where the can touched my head.
adrianjacobs said on 17/Feb/23
@Emil
Well, not only do I not feel tall in Stockholm, I feel below average pretty often if not most of the time. I did feel average in Copenhagen when I was there last summer.
I posted a pic of me in a crowd in Stockholm a couple of months ago, and here it is again: Click Here
Obviously you can understand why it's ridiculously hard for me to believe how the average is "5'11" in Sweden like some people here say.
@Emil
Well, not only do I not feel tall in Stockholm, I feel below average pretty often if not most of the time. I did feel average in Copenhagen when I was there last summer.
I posted a pic of me in a crowd in Stockholm a couple of months ago, and here it is again: Click Here
Obviously you can understand why it's ridiculously hard for me to believe how the average is "5'11" in Sweden like some people here say.
adrianjacobs said on 17/Feb/23
@Jdubbz
Not morning and not evening either, around midday. I think I only shrink about 1.5cm during the whole day, so this may have been around 0.5cm over my evening low.
Well, because like I said, people deflate height in Sweden instead of inflating it like the rest of the world. @Henrik has been guessed 5'9-5'11 at 6'2 or 6'1.75.
Do I still look shorter than 6'1 proportionally btw?
@Jdubbz
Not morning and not evening either, around midday. I think I only shrink about 1.5cm during the whole day, so this may have been around 0.5cm over my evening low.
Well, because like I said, people deflate height in Sweden instead of inflating it like the rest of the world. @Henrik has been guessed 5'9-5'11 at 6'2 or 6'1.75.
Do I still look shorter than 6'1 proportionally btw?
Alex 6'0 said on 17/Feb/23
Jdubzz i totally understand you. 6'9 about 3 inches taller than you vs 5'9 which is 9 inches shorter. I'd take 6'3 over 5'3 definitely and thats equivalent of you taking 6'9 over 5'9
Jdubzz i totally understand you. 6'9 about 3 inches taller than you vs 5'9 which is 9 inches shorter. I'd take 6'3 over 5'3 definitely and thats equivalent of you taking 6'9 over 5'9
James.B 172cm said on 17/Feb/23
I know this guy who would always claim he is 6ft4 1/2. Yet he stood back to back with a friend of mine who claims 187cm and they looked virtually the same height lol.
Still I don’t get why a 6ft2 guy who claim to be 6ft4-6ft5 that’s just silly
I know this guy who would always claim he is 6ft4 1/2. Yet he stood back to back with a friend of mine who claims 187cm and they looked virtually the same height lol.
Still I don’t get why a 6ft2 guy who claim to be 6ft4-6ft5 that’s just silly
James.B 172cm said on 17/Feb/23
A legit 6’2 does stand out more than a flat 6’1 even though its only 1 inch
A legit 6’2 does stand out more than a flat 6’1 even though its only 1 inch
John185 said on 17/Feb/23
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 12/Feb/23
Most would choose 6ft5 over 5ft11, I reckon
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Most men in the world are below 5'11, so the vast majority around 90% would pick 5'11.
In Europe collectively more guys are below 5'11 than above it, so it's also likely that more would pick 5'11 than would 6'5 ..but not by an overwhelming margin. Perhaps 60% - 70% would choose 5'11, and 30% - 40% would pick 6'5.
In Holland, again, around 90% would likely choose 6'5 over 5'11.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 12/Feb/23
Most would choose 6ft5 over 5ft11, I reckon
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Most men in the world are below 5'11, so the vast majority around 90% would pick 5'11.
In Europe collectively more guys are below 5'11 than above it, so it's also likely that more would pick 5'11 than would 6'5 ..but not by an overwhelming margin. Perhaps 60% - 70% would choose 5'11, and 30% - 40% would pick 6'5.
In Holland, again, around 90% would likely choose 6'5 over 5'11.
Jdubbz said on 17/Feb/23
@Caleb 178.8cm
If she was measured by Guinness at 197cm, then that’s how tall she is. They don’t exactly mess around. Maybe you could argue that they use averaged height throughout the day rather than evening height, but at worst she’s a half inch shorter than that and still above 6’5 at her low.
@Caleb 178.8cm
If she was measured by Guinness at 197cm, then that’s how tall she is. They don’t exactly mess around. Maybe you could argue that they use averaged height throughout the day rather than evening height, but at worst she’s a half inch shorter than that and still above 6’5 at her low.
Jdubbz said on 17/Feb/23
@adrianjacobs
That actually looks like a very solid measurement. Proportionally, you look much taller than 5’9 and closer to what you’ve been claiming, plus your measurement backs that up. Was this in the morning, or are you legitimately 6’1?
You definitely proved me wrong, so kudos to you. I’m just truly baffled how a guy your height can be guessed at only 5’9 when you’re obviously taller than that.
@adrianjacobs
That actually looks like a very solid measurement. Proportionally, you look much taller than 5’9 and closer to what you’ve been claiming, plus your measurement backs that up. Was this in the morning, or are you legitimately 6’1?
You definitely proved me wrong, so kudos to you. I’m just truly baffled how a guy your height can be guessed at only 5’9 when you’re obviously taller than that.
George89 said on 16/Feb/23
@Daniel Lee
There's no need to be upset.
@Daniel Lee
There's no need to be upset.
Caleb 178.8cm said on 16/Feb/23
Recorded my height multiple different times today again.
179.96cm 8:40 AM (wakeup)
179.06cm 10:25 AM
178.97cm 11:40 AM
178.67cm 12:20 PM
178.4cm 3:08 PM
178.58cm 6:24 PM
Average: 178.94cm
That's literally 0.01cm off my average height from two days ago (178.95cm).
I walked around for like an hour after 4:00 PM. For the rest of the time I was mostly on my computer.
Recorded my height multiple different times today again.
179.96cm 8:40 AM (wakeup)
179.06cm 10:25 AM
178.97cm 11:40 AM
178.67cm 12:20 PM
178.4cm 3:08 PM
178.58cm 6:24 PM
Average: 178.94cm
That's literally 0.01cm off my average height from two days ago (178.95cm).
I walked around for like an hour after 4:00 PM. For the rest of the time I was mostly on my computer.
Daniel Lee said on 16/Feb/23
6'4 is more similar to 6'5 than 6'3.
6'2 is more similar to 6'3 than 6'1.
6'4 is more similar to 6'5 than 6'3.
6'2 is more similar to 6'3 than 6'1.
SHORTY said on 16/Feb/23
Hey Rob,there's a TV show (reality show) about a 20 something year old woman who looks like an 8 year old called Shauna Rae and I remember it being mentioned that she was only 3 foot 10 inches tall. Maybe you can look into it when you're able. Thanks.
Hey Rob,there's a TV show (reality show) about a 20 something year old woman who looks like an 8 year old called Shauna Rae and I remember it being mentioned that she was only 3 foot 10 inches tall. Maybe you can look into it when you're able. Thanks.
Rockaway said on 16/Feb/23
Sorry I offended you. Let me rephrase - 99% of people would likely choose 5’9 over 6’9 for obvious reasons
Sorry I offended you. Let me rephrase - 99% of people would likely choose 5’9 over 6’9 for obvious reasons
(Billythetreesurgeon) said on 16/Feb/23
Henrik@ I can’t see anyone taking the Micky for someone being 185cm regardless if there above 190cm or not, in any country/region in the world 185cm is pretty perfect I’d imagine regardless if it’s considered tall or no. Maybe where you live there a lot of giants
Henrik@ I can’t see anyone taking the Micky for someone being 185cm regardless if there above 190cm or not, in any country/region in the world 185cm is pretty perfect I’d imagine regardless if it’s considered tall or no. Maybe where you live there a lot of giants
FiveNine said on 16/Feb/23
@Jdubbz
Cool … … …
Jdubbz said on 15/Feb/23
@FiveNine
Nice! I'm glad you got to experience that. That's how I feel 99% of the time, and it's a great feeling.
@Jdubbz
Cool … … …
Jdubbz said on 15/Feb/23
@FiveNine
Nice! I'm glad you got to experience that. That's how I feel 99% of the time, and it's a great feeling.
QM6'1.5"QM said on 16/Feb/23
5'7" is a perfect female height for sure.
Taller than most and well builded, but not that big as 5'9-5'10" f models which is equally size of avg men or sometimes even taller.
5'7" is a perfect female height for sure.
Taller than most and well builded, but not that big as 5'9-5'10" f models which is equally size of avg men or sometimes even taller.
QM6'1.5"QM said on 16/Feb/23
adrianjacobs said on 15/Feb/23
Ok. A few years ago here was a guy called "mr funny guy". Also from Sweden. He did claim 6'1" too.
I don't know, maybe it's you ?!)
I have no problem with your video, but it's possible you mark this 185.5 height before the start of video.
This video yet looks solid, but you never know!
adrianjacobs said on 15/Feb/23
Ok. A few years ago here was a guy called "mr funny guy". Also from Sweden. He did claim 6'1" too.
I don't know, maybe it's you ?!)
I have no problem with your video, but it's possible you mark this 185.5 height before the start of video.
This video yet looks solid, but you never know!
Emil said on 16/Feb/23
@adrianjacobs
I've never doubted your height. I'm simply just weirded by how some people could guess you to be 175 cm lol. But the jante law argument makes sense. As a Dane, I'm very familiar with it.
With that said, I'm around 2 cm shorter than you (I usually measure 183.5-184 cm around midday) and I can also attest that I do not feel tall in Copenhagen either. Yours and my height are very common these days.
@adrianjacobs
I've never doubted your height. I'm simply just weirded by how some people could guess you to be 175 cm lol. But the jante law argument makes sense. As a Dane, I'm very familiar with it.
With that said, I'm around 2 cm shorter than you (I usually measure 183.5-184 cm around midday) and I can also attest that I do not feel tall in Copenhagen either. Yours and my height are very common these days.
rlheight5'11 said on 16/Feb/23
@Sandy Cowell
Bobby and I are on good terms, must have been a misunderstanding or something.
@Sandy Cowell
Bobby and I are on good terms, must have been a misunderstanding or something.
Caleb 178.8cm said on 16/Feb/23
My ideal gf is like 6'9 LOL.
My ideal gf is like 6'9 LOL.
Daniel Lee said on 15/Feb/23
@George89
I like to talk about women weight, you can find out .
@George89
I like to talk about women weight, you can find out .
Daniel Lee said on 15/Feb/23
George89 said on 15/Feb/23
@Daniel Lee
I'm 5ft8 and 165lbs and never get called small in terms of weight or frame. In fact because I'm muscular at this height I get called stocky or well built on a semi regular basis.
I assume you're overweight or you suffer from body dismorphia. Which is likely as you seem to spend a lot of time on here. Peace.
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If you are within the world of fitness you would be considered very small, but for a normal guy, you would be called a little big. I think that you have had some lapse, there is not reason why you should think that i have had any type of body dysmorphia. I haven't commented anything about weight here as long as i can remember
George89 said on 15/Feb/23
@Daniel Lee
I'm 5ft8 and 165lbs and never get called small in terms of weight or frame. In fact because I'm muscular at this height I get called stocky or well built on a semi regular basis.
I assume you're overweight or you suffer from body dismorphia. Which is likely as you seem to spend a lot of time on here. Peace.
_____________________
If you are within the world of fitness you would be considered very small, but for a normal guy, you would be called a little big. I think that you have had some lapse, there is not reason why you should think that i have had any type of body dysmorphia. I haven't commented anything about weight here as long as i can remember
Daniel Lee said on 15/Feb/23
@Mariana
There isn't difference between 5'3 or 5'3.5, i mean both heights are on the same category. A legit 5'2 (157 cm) doesn't look short.
5'4 to 5'7 are good heights, specially 5'5 to 5'7 in my opinion, but 5'7 doesn't look too feminine.
@Mariana
There isn't difference between 5'3 or 5'3.5, i mean both heights are on the same category. A legit 5'2 (157 cm) doesn't look short.
5'4 to 5'7 are good heights, specially 5'5 to 5'7 in my opinion, but 5'7 doesn't look too feminine.
Poster said on 15/Feb/23
I think 5'2 may be the start of short for white American women in their twenties. It's hard to say. The averages may be 5'4 in some regions and 5'5 in other regions. There may even be higher averages and lower averages in a few rare places.
I think 5'2 may be the start of short for white American women in their twenties. It's hard to say. The averages may be 5'4 in some regions and 5'5 in other regions. There may even be higher averages and lower averages in a few rare places.
rlheight5'11 said on 15/Feb/23
@Editor Rob
Some people ask these kinds of questions on Reddit Click Here but Bobby is right about grammarly and writing in general. I said he was beating around the bush but I take it back and also my recent statements to him.
@Editor Rob
Some people ask these kinds of questions on Reddit Click Here but Bobby is right about grammarly and writing in general. I said he was beating around the bush but I take it back and also my recent statements to him.
Maahin Chowdhury said on 15/Feb/23
@Progking185
In the Netherlands, it could be seen as slightly above average, but in the UK, it is pretty tall.
@Progking185
In the Netherlands, it could be seen as slightly above average, but in the UK, it is pretty tall.
jokey said on 15/Feb/23
adrianposter said on 14/Feb/23
What height do you guys think I’ll be if I’m 179-180 range at 16 years and 3 months?
I'd expect 6 foot at least if you havent stopped growing. I was around 5'8.5 at your age, now bang on 5'11. But you should ask your doctor if you really want to know it and get an accurate estimate.
adrianposter said on 14/Feb/23
What height do you guys think I’ll be if I’m 179-180 range at 16 years and 3 months?
I'd expect 6 foot at least if you havent stopped growing. I was around 5'8.5 at your age, now bang on 5'11. But you should ask your doctor if you really want to know it and get an accurate estimate.
rlheight5'11 said on 15/Feb/23
@Bobby
You're right and I'm wrong, grammarly only suggests words and corrects errors.
I take back what I said before.
@Bobby
You're right and I'm wrong, grammarly only suggests words and corrects errors.
I take back what I said before.
Jdubbz said on 15/Feb/23
Obviously the vast majority of people would choose 5'9 over 6'9, given that the vast majority of people are much closer to 5'9 than 6'9. I just can't fathom how someone can say I'm not of "sound mind" for choosing a height than is significantly closer to mine over one that is over 9 inches shorter.
Obviously the vast majority of people would choose 5'9 over 6'9, given that the vast majority of people are much closer to 5'9 than 6'9. I just can't fathom how someone can say I'm not of "sound mind" for choosing a height than is significantly closer to mine over one that is over 9 inches shorter.
Jdubbz said on 15/Feb/23
@Henrik
Lol, I hope a 191 or 192cm guy never jokes around calling a 185cm man "little guy" given how many 2 meter or taller dudes are walking around in Sweden.
@Henrik
Lol, I hope a 191 or 192cm guy never jokes around calling a 185cm man "little guy" given how many 2 meter or taller dudes are walking around in Sweden.
Jdubbz said on 15/Feb/23
@FiveNine
Nice! I'm glad you got to experience that. That's how I feel 99% of the time, and it's a great feeling.
@FiveNine
Nice! I'm glad you got to experience that. That's how I feel 99% of the time, and it's a great feeling.
Jdubbz said on 15/Feb/23
@Rockaway
Why is this so difficult for you to grasp? I'll explain it to you one more time so it can sink in.
I am 2.75 inches from 6'9 and 9.25 inches from 5'9. It is much easier to adjust to gaining 2.75 inches than losing 9.25. If you don't understand why I'd rather go from 6'6.25 to 6'9 than 6'6.25 to 5'9, YOU are the one who is not of sound mind.
Oh sorry, do you want me to lie and say that being very tall sucks and I'd rather lose nearly a foot of height than gain a few inches? Sure buddy, whatever makes you feel better about yourself.
@Rockaway
Why is this so difficult for you to grasp? I'll explain it to you one more time so it can sink in.
I am 2.75 inches from 6'9 and 9.25 inches from 5'9. It is much easier to adjust to gaining 2.75 inches than losing 9.25. If you don't understand why I'd rather go from 6'6.25 to 6'9 than 6'6.25 to 5'9, YOU are the one who is not of sound mind.
Oh sorry, do you want me to lie and say that being very tall sucks and I'd rather lose nearly a foot of height than gain a few inches? Sure buddy, whatever makes you feel better about yourself.
adrianjacobs said on 15/Feb/23
@QM6'1.5"QM @Cbrady @Emil @Jdubbz @Peter 180cm
I uploaded a video where I measure myself if you don't believe me. It wasn't very easy to film with my phone, so I would appreciate if you told me if it looks like I overmeasure myself in any way. Here it is: Click Here
@QM6'1.5"QM @Cbrady @Emil @Jdubbz @Peter 180cm
I uploaded a video where I measure myself if you don't believe me. It wasn't very easy to film with my phone, so I would appreciate if you told me if it looks like I overmeasure myself in any way. Here it is: Click Here
Kellan said on 15/Feb/23
5'11" over 6'5" by far
6'1" over 6'3"
I don't value being tall strongly like most men do.
I'd say the ideal height for women is exactly the average in a country, 5'4"-5'6" in US and Europe.
I'd consider someone "giant" at a foot above average, 6'9"+ for men in US/UK and 6'4"+ for women.
5'11" over 6'5" by far
6'1" over 6'3"
I don't value being tall strongly like most men do.
I'd say the ideal height for women is exactly the average in a country, 5'4"-5'6" in US and Europe.
I'd consider someone "giant" at a foot above average, 6'9"+ for men in US/UK and 6'4"+ for women.
7272 said on 15/Feb/23
I got measured at 176.5 at 3 PM. Do I just claim that height?
Editor Rob
I got measured at 176.5 at 3 PM. Do I just claim that height?
Editor RobAbout 5ft 9.5 could be a good claim.
John185 said on 15/Feb/23
Mariana said on 14/Feb/23
Let's discuss a bit female height guys. Do you all and Rob also agree that the ideal or the absolutely perfect height for a woman is 5'7 to 5'7 3/4? The full 5'8 and over looks too tall and masculine, while 5'5 1/2 to 5'6 1/2 looks average/medium and 5'3 1/2 to 5'5 mixed short/average, while 5'3 and under looks like clearly short.
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I would say that women over 5'9.5 look a bit too tall, and certainly it's getting in to more of a masculine height range.
As a 6'0.75 guy, women start to look short from my perspective at around 5'4 ..although this is of course still the lower end of average.
My preference for women that I date is 5'7 - 5'9 (170cm - 176cm).
Mariana said on 14/Feb/23
Let's discuss a bit female height guys. Do you all and Rob also agree that the ideal or the absolutely perfect height for a woman is 5'7 to 5'7 3/4? The full 5'8 and over looks too tall and masculine, while 5'5 1/2 to 5'6 1/2 looks average/medium and 5'3 1/2 to 5'5 mixed short/average, while 5'3 and under looks like clearly short.
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I would say that women over 5'9.5 look a bit too tall, and certainly it's getting in to more of a masculine height range.
As a 6'0.75 guy, women start to look short from my perspective at around 5'4 ..although this is of course still the lower end of average.
My preference for women that I date is 5'7 - 5'9 (170cm - 176cm).
Progking185 said on 15/Feb/23
@Qm6'1.5 yeah 6'1 is a pretty normal height though, could see it as barely above average some places. But really most places it is quite tall, just not standout like a 6'4+ guy who is tall pretty much everywhere
@Qm6'1.5 yeah 6'1 is a pretty normal height though, could see it as barely above average some places. But really most places it is quite tall, just not standout like a 6'4+ guy who is tall pretty much everywhere
Jdubbz said on 15/Feb/23
Arch Stanton said on 14/Feb/23
Makes perfect sense. as build can grossly distort people's perception. Kevin Nash here looks a normal guy Click Here whereas Crouch looks freakish even bending down like that to put for golf. Click Here Obviously anything over 6 ft 10 is a legit giant and will never look normal regardless of build. My point was that it's often super skinny guys who get the freakishly tall labels even when they're not true giants.
I don't know...I definitely get where you're coming from, but I'd still have to disagree. Peter Crouch is of course much lankier than Kevin Nash and looks taller on his own, but up close Kevin Nash would be much more intimidating and give off a much more freakish vibe. Peter Crouch is basically a normal guy with an average sized upper body but very long limbs that stretch him to to 6'7-6'8. Kevin Nash is a legit giant who is a normal dude proportionally scaled up to 6'8-9. Between the two, I would consider Kevin Nash to be "freaky tall" and Peter Crouch to be "freaky lanky".
Peter Crouch is 3cm taller than me and probably 2/3rds of my weight. Kevin Nash is at least 5cm taller than me and at least 60lbs heavier. Despite the fact that Peter would look taller at a distance, Kevin would be much more imposing and more likely to leave a "freaky tall" impression up close.
Arch Stanton said on 14/Feb/23
Makes perfect sense. as build can grossly distort people's perception. Kevin Nash here looks a normal guy Click Here whereas Crouch looks freakish even bending down like that to put for golf. Click Here Obviously anything over 6 ft 10 is a legit giant and will never look normal regardless of build. My point was that it's often super skinny guys who get the freakishly tall labels even when they're not true giants.
I don't know...I definitely get where you're coming from, but I'd still have to disagree. Peter Crouch is of course much lankier than Kevin Nash and looks taller on his own, but up close Kevin Nash would be much more intimidating and give off a much more freakish vibe. Peter Crouch is basically a normal guy with an average sized upper body but very long limbs that stretch him to to 6'7-6'8. Kevin Nash is a legit giant who is a normal dude proportionally scaled up to 6'8-9. Between the two, I would consider Kevin Nash to be "freaky tall" and Peter Crouch to be "freaky lanky".
Peter Crouch is 3cm taller than me and probably 2/3rds of my weight. Kevin Nash is at least 5cm taller than me and at least 60lbs heavier. Despite the fact that Peter would look taller at a distance, Kevin would be much more imposing and more likely to leave a "freaky tall" impression up close.
Jdubbz said on 15/Feb/23
@Alex
6'3 over 6'1 without any doubt or hesitation.
@Alex
6'3 over 6'1 without any doubt or hesitation.
Jdubbz said on 15/Feb/23
@Mariana:
5'7 is a great height for women, but to me it's not ideal or absolutely perfect. That would be 5'5-5'6.
@Mariana:
5'7 is a great height for women, but to me it's not ideal or absolutely perfect. That would be 5'5-5'6.
Maahin Chowdhury said on 15/Feb/23
6’1 and 6’3 are both tall heights, but 6’3 is where it starts to go into the very tall zone and you’ll stand out more, whereas 6’1 is just a solid tall height and you’re already taller than 85-90% of men so I’ll go with 6’1.
6’1 and 6’3 are both tall heights, but 6’3 is where it starts to go into the very tall zone and you’ll stand out more, whereas 6’1 is just a solid tall height and you’re already taller than 85-90% of men so I’ll go with 6’1.
Maahin Chowdhury said on 15/Feb/23
@Mariana
I think anywhere between 5’3-5’7 is ideal for me as a 5’11 guy. I think over 5’8 is where it gets closer to my height and under 5’2 is where it gets too short for me.
And 5’3 is not short for a girl, it’s only an inch below average in the UK or the US. 5’1 and below is where it gets short.
@Mariana
I think anywhere between 5’3-5’7 is ideal for me as a 5’11 guy. I think over 5’8 is where it gets closer to my height and under 5’2 is where it gets too short for me.
And 5’3 is not short for a girl, it’s only an inch below average in the UK or the US. 5’1 and below is where it gets short.
Emil said on 15/Feb/23
@Cbrady
Hahaha bloody hell you dug deep for that one.
Yes that was actually me. Well, I was 19, and didn't know any better.
I've grown half an inch since then, but sadly I never had a photo with Cooper. These days I'm 100% sure he's taller than me though 😂
@Cbrady
Hahaha bloody hell you dug deep for that one.
Yes that was actually me. Well, I was 19, and didn't know any better.
I've grown half an inch since then, but sadly I never had a photo with Cooper. These days I'm 100% sure he's taller than me though 😂
James.B 172cm said on 15/Feb/23
Arch Stanton said on 14/Feb/23
Jdubbz said on 11/Feb/23
@Arch Stanton:
That doesn't make much sense. Freaky tall should mean freaky tall, not freaky lanky. We're talking about height here, not body shape. Olivier Richters for example is 7'2, and even though he's not lanky at all, he sure would look freakishly tall close up. If anything, he would give more of a gigantic impression than a lanky tall guy of similar height.
Makes perfect sense. as build can grossly distort people's perception. Kevin Nash here looks a normal guy Click Here whereas Crouch looks freakish even bending down like that to put for golf. Click Here Obviously anything over 6 ft 10 is a legit giant and will never look normal regardless of build. My point was that it's often super skinny guys who get the freakishly tall labels even when they're not true giants.
Even Jeff Goldblum at a strong 6’4 could freaky because of his proportions
Arch Stanton said on 14/Feb/23
Jdubbz said on 11/Feb/23
@Arch Stanton:
That doesn't make much sense. Freaky tall should mean freaky tall, not freaky lanky. We're talking about height here, not body shape. Olivier Richters for example is 7'2, and even though he's not lanky at all, he sure would look freakishly tall close up. If anything, he would give more of a gigantic impression than a lanky tall guy of similar height.
Makes perfect sense. as build can grossly distort people's perception. Kevin Nash here looks a normal guy Click Here whereas Crouch looks freakish even bending down like that to put for golf. Click Here Obviously anything over 6 ft 10 is a legit giant and will never look normal regardless of build. My point was that it's often super skinny guys who get the freakishly tall labels even when they're not true giants.
Even Jeff Goldblum at a strong 6’4 could freaky because of his proportions
Henrik said on 15/Feb/23
@QM6'1.5"QM
185cm would be a solid height in Sweden, but whether it would be considered tall is a different story. It would be far from towering and probably very few people, if any, would remark that you are tall. Some guys who are 190cm and above might joke with you that you are a little guy for being cms below 190cm. I would personally consider 185cm upper medium range.
@QM6'1.5"QM
185cm would be a solid height in Sweden, but whether it would be considered tall is a different story. It would be far from towering and probably very few people, if any, would remark that you are tall. Some guys who are 190cm and above might joke with you that you are a little guy for being cms below 190cm. I would personally consider 185cm upper medium range.
adrianjacobs said on 15/Feb/23
@QM6'1.5"QM
What do you mean is the eye level of a guy who's 6ft to 6ft1? You do realize it's about 172?
@QM6'1.5"QM
What do you mean is the eye level of a guy who's 6ft to 6ft1? You do realize it's about 172?
MaskDeMasque 5'9.5 said on 15/Feb/23
@Mariana
Masculinity is about features not height. Ideal is a personal preference, no? Personally my ideal gf would be like 6'7. I know I'd constantly be stared at when I went out with her but honestly I couldn't care less, I love long legs.
@Mariana
Masculinity is about features not height. Ideal is a personal preference, no? Personally my ideal gf would be like 6'7. I know I'd constantly be stared at when I went out with her but honestly I couldn't care less, I love long legs.
George89 said on 15/Feb/23
@Daniel Lee
I'm 5ft8 and 165lbs and never get called small in terms of weight or frame. In fact because I'm muscular at this height I get called stocky or well built on a semi regular basis.
I assume you're overweight or you suffer from body dismorphia. Which is likely as you seem to spend a lot of time on here. Peace.
@Daniel Lee
I'm 5ft8 and 165lbs and never get called small in terms of weight or frame. In fact because I'm muscular at this height I get called stocky or well built on a semi regular basis.
I assume you're overweight or you suffer from body dismorphia. Which is likely as you seem to spend a lot of time on here. Peace.
MaskDeMasque 5'9.5 said on 15/Feb/23
I'd take 6'1 over 6'3. Here's an interesting one for you and apologies in advance Rob if this sort of stuff isn't allowed on here but asking the guys, would you rather be 5'5 with an 8 inch penis or 6'3 with a 4 inch penis?.
I'd take 6'1 over 6'3. Here's an interesting one for you and apologies in advance Rob if this sort of stuff isn't allowed on here but asking the guys, would you rather be 5'5 with an 8 inch penis or 6'3 with a 4 inch penis?.
Canson said on 15/Feb/23
@Rockaway: I’d choose 6’3 over 6’6” even at my height. Not sure about 6’9 over 5’9 but likely 5’9”
@Rockaway: I’d choose 6’3 over 6’6” even at my height. Not sure about 6’9 over 5’9 but likely 5’9”
Caleb 178.8cm said on 14/Feb/23
I checked my height five different times today. Here are the measurements:
9:20 AM - 180.00cm (yes, I waked up late lol)
11:15 AM - 179.08cm
12:23 PM - 178.83cm
3:47 PM - 178.42cm
8:01 PM - 178.41cm
The average of the measurements comes out to 178.95cm or 5'10.45. I did a little bit of walking today, but not much (like less than ten minutes throughout the whole day). I spent most of my time at my desk on my computer. Didn't do any heavy lifting. I'll take measurements five times again some other day in the future and see what I get and how it compares to the 178.95cm that I averaged at today. I'll try not to do much walking or heavy lifting though like today.
I checked my height five different times today. Here are the measurements:
9:20 AM - 180.00cm (yes, I waked up late lol)
11:15 AM - 179.08cm
12:23 PM - 178.83cm
3:47 PM - 178.42cm
8:01 PM - 178.41cm
The average of the measurements comes out to 178.95cm or 5'10.45. I did a little bit of walking today, but not much (like less than ten minutes throughout the whole day). I spent most of my time at my desk on my computer. Didn't do any heavy lifting. I'll take measurements five times again some other day in the future and see what I get and how it compares to the 178.95cm that I averaged at today. I'll try not to do much walking or heavy lifting though like today.
adrianposter said on 14/Feb/23
What height do you guys think I’ll be if I’m 179-180 range at 16 years and 3 months?
What height do you guys think I’ll be if I’m 179-180 range at 16 years and 3 months?
Mariana said on 14/Feb/23
Let's discuss a bit female height guys. Do you all and Rob also agree that the ideal or the absolutely perfect height for a woman is 5'7 to 5'7 3/4? The full 5'8 and over looks too tall and masculine, while 5'5 1/2 to 5'6 1/2 looks average/medium and 5'3 1/2 to 5'5 mixed short/average, while 5'3 and under looks like clearly short.
Editor Rob
Let's discuss a bit female height guys. Do you all and Rob also agree that the ideal or the absolutely perfect height for a woman is 5'7 to 5'7 3/4? The full 5'8 and over looks too tall and masculine, while 5'5 1/2 to 5'6 1/2 looks average/medium and 5'3 1/2 to 5'5 mixed short/average, while 5'3 and under looks like clearly short.
Editor RobI can see the 5ft 7 range being an ideal range, but I've known many women who want to be taller than 5ft 7...even Jenny would have liked to be 5ft 10!
Rockaway said on 14/Feb/23
Sorry, not buying that anyone of sound mind would choose to be 6’9 over 5’9 unless you plan on playing in the NBA.
Sorry, not buying that anyone of sound mind would choose to be 6’9 over 5’9 unless you plan on playing in the NBA.
FiveNine said on 14/Feb/23
@Jdubbz
228lbs+6’6” Nice Combination …
SideNote:
Was about a half foot taller than most at a barefoot-party until
the remaining husbands showed up …
Good feeling of being much taller in a crowd …
Summed up in 6’0 words —
— Got to Tower for an Hour —
========================
Jdubbz said on 14/Feb/23
FiveNine said on 13/Feb/23
@Jdubbz
Your height of 6’6” is very good because you don’t
mind being a little underweight/thin build …
True, I wouldn't mind being underweight or thin if I could keep my height. That's not an issue for me though as I'm currently 228lbs.
@Jdubbz
228lbs+6’6” Nice Combination …
SideNote:
Was about a half foot taller than most at a barefoot-party until
the remaining husbands showed up …
Good feeling of being much taller in a crowd …
Summed up in 6’0 words —
— Got to Tower for an Hour —
========================
Jdubbz said on 14/Feb/23
FiveNine said on 13/Feb/23
@Jdubbz
Your height of 6’6” is very good because you don’t
mind being a little underweight/thin build …
True, I wouldn't mind being underweight or thin if I could keep my height. That's not an issue for me though as I'm currently 228lbs.
Jawilder said on 14/Feb/23
If I was real close to 6’5, and I liked it, then yea I would choose 6’5 over 5’11. But that’s already 99%. The average man in the world is what like 5’7 max? 5’11 is a far more desirable height for most.
If I was real close to 6’5, and I liked it, then yea I would choose 6’5 over 5’11. But that’s already 99%. The average man in the world is what like 5’7 max? 5’11 is a far more desirable height for most.
Jawilder said on 14/Feb/23
5’9 and it’s not remotely close. I realize it’s subjective but majority would much rather be 5’9.
5’9 and it’s not remotely close. I realize it’s subjective but majority would much rather be 5’9.
Jawilder said on 14/Feb/23
Most would definitely not choose 6’5 over 5’11. That’s false.
Most would definitely not choose 6’5 over 5’11. That’s false.
Jawilder said on 14/Feb/23
6’1 or 6’3. That’s super tough for me. I’ll go 6’1.
6’1 or 6’3. That’s super tough for me. I’ll go 6’1.
Arch Stanton said on 14/Feb/23
Jdubbz said on 11/Feb/23
@Arch Stanton:
That doesn't make much sense. Freaky tall should mean freaky tall, not freaky lanky. We're talking about height here, not body shape. Olivier Richters for example is 7'2, and even though he's not lanky at all, he sure would look freakishly tall close up. If anything, he would give more of a gigantic impression than a lanky tall guy of similar height.
Makes perfect sense. as build can grossly distort people's perception. Kevin Nash here looks a normal guy Click Here whereas Crouch looks freakish even bending down like that to put for golf. Click Here Obviously anything over 6 ft 10 is a legit giant and will never look normal regardless of build. My point was that it's often super skinny guys who get the freakishly tall labels even when they're not true giants.
Jdubbz said on 11/Feb/23
@Arch Stanton:
That doesn't make much sense. Freaky tall should mean freaky tall, not freaky lanky. We're talking about height here, not body shape. Olivier Richters for example is 7'2, and even though he's not lanky at all, he sure would look freakishly tall close up. If anything, he would give more of a gigantic impression than a lanky tall guy of similar height.
Makes perfect sense. as build can grossly distort people's perception. Kevin Nash here looks a normal guy Click Here whereas Crouch looks freakish even bending down like that to put for golf. Click Here Obviously anything over 6 ft 10 is a legit giant and will never look normal regardless of build. My point was that it's often super skinny guys who get the freakishly tall labels even when they're not true giants.
Cbrady said on 14/Feb/23
Am I mistaken or did adrianjacobs not post a picture of himself walking in a crowd of people and most people seemed to think he looked 5-9 to 5-10 and not over six foot as he claims?
@Emil--Was that you who posted on Bradley Cooper's height page on July 14 2013? It seems like you posted that you were hoping you could get a photo with Bradley Cooper (among others) to prove he was 5-11.5 just like you are?
Am I mistaken or did adrianjacobs not post a picture of himself walking in a crowd of people and most people seemed to think he looked 5-9 to 5-10 and not over six foot as he claims?
@Emil--Was that you who posted on Bradley Cooper's height page on July 14 2013? It seems like you posted that you were hoping you could get a photo with Bradley Cooper (among others) to prove he was 5-11.5 just like you are?
adrianjacobs said on 14/Feb/23
@Henrik
You could have mentioned the fact that you were literally guessed 3-4 inches shorter than you are.
@Henrik
You could have mentioned the fact that you were literally guessed 3-4 inches shorter than you are.
QM6'1.5"QM said on 14/Feb/23
adrianjacobs said on 14/Feb/23
I've never heard before that 6'3" (190cms) person might/will be guessed at 6ft ...
Maybe it's some old scandinavian rituals or twisted state of mind ...
Adrian, you always claim you're 6'0 or 6'1" with eye level like 171cms ..ok, what's your problem to measuring yourself correctly ?
Hard covered book or aerosol + measuring tape and some good wall/floor = your real barefeet height!
But all these stories is confused and unbelievable messages.
No hate, just my comment.
adrianjacobs said on 14/Feb/23
I've never heard before that 6'3" (190cms) person might/will be guessed at 6ft ...
Maybe it's some old scandinavian rituals or twisted state of mind ...
Adrian, you always claim you're 6'0 or 6'1" with eye level like 171cms ..ok, what's your problem to measuring yourself correctly ?
Hard covered book or aerosol + measuring tape and some good wall/floor = your real barefeet height!
But all these stories is confused and unbelievable messages.
No hate, just my comment.
QM6'1.5"QM said on 14/Feb/23
Henrik said on 14/Feb/23
It's hard to imagine for me that's real 185-185.5cms guy like Mark Gatiss or Cristiano Ronaldo will be just "average" there in Sweden!
But these swedish height understimates is too much weird and redicilous. How someone of X height getting 3-4inches more shorter guesses ... It's mistery or something going wrong with swedish mind :)
Henrik said on 14/Feb/23
It's hard to imagine for me that's real 185-185.5cms guy like Mark Gatiss or Cristiano Ronaldo will be just "average" there in Sweden!
But these swedish height understimates is too much weird and redicilous. How someone of X height getting 3-4inches more shorter guesses ... It's mistery or something going wrong with swedish mind :)
Kevin said on 14/Feb/23
Alex 6'0 said on 13/Feb/23
Heres a tougher one. 6'1 or 6'3?
6'1" easily. It's the perfect height.
Alex 6'0 said on 13/Feb/23
Heres a tougher one. 6'1 or 6'3?
6'1" easily. It's the perfect height.
James.B 172cm said on 14/Feb/23
Daniel Lee 173 cm said on 13/Feb/23
5'8 and 170 pounds looks small, unless you are chubby or fat. I hope to reach 195 pounds and them cut to 185 pounds of muscle.
170 is actually slightly overweight for 5ft8.
Daniel Lee 173 cm said on 13/Feb/23
5'8 and 170 pounds looks small, unless you are chubby or fat. I hope to reach 195 pounds and them cut to 185 pounds of muscle.
170 is actually slightly overweight for 5ft8.
Henrik said on 14/Feb/23
@Jdubbz
Well, I do believe height matters in Sweden as much as any other Western country, but I do think that you in Sweden generally do not get away with claiming to be taller. My brother for instance is 6ft to 6ft 1, clearly a medium-sized guy per Swedish standards. I feel there is no chance he'd get away with claiming 6ft 2 or 3, while probably no one would bat an eye if he claimed a lower measurement, like 5ft 11. Whereas in the US or UK, people sometimes do get away with inflating, except to height experts like Rob Paul.
This might come from what we call the jantelagen in Swedish (Law of Jante in English), which in short is an unwritten law in the Swedish/Scandinavian mentality that you shall never think you are better than anyone and always strive to be mediocre. Maybe the jantelagen influences people to have a more pessimistical view on height.
@Jdubbz
Well, I do believe height matters in Sweden as much as any other Western country, but I do think that you in Sweden generally do not get away with claiming to be taller. My brother for instance is 6ft to 6ft 1, clearly a medium-sized guy per Swedish standards. I feel there is no chance he'd get away with claiming 6ft 2 or 3, while probably no one would bat an eye if he claimed a lower measurement, like 5ft 11. Whereas in the US or UK, people sometimes do get away with inflating, except to height experts like Rob Paul.
This might come from what we call the jantelagen in Swedish (Law of Jante in English), which in short is an unwritten law in the Swedish/Scandinavian mentality that you shall never think you are better than anyone and always strive to be mediocre. Maybe the jantelagen influences people to have a more pessimistical view on height.
Emil said on 14/Feb/23
Alex 6'0 said on 13/Feb/23
Heres a tougher one. 6'1 or 6'3?
@Alex, I'd pick 6'1.
Alex 6'0 said on 13/Feb/23
Heres a tougher one. 6'1 or 6'3?
@Alex, I'd pick 6'1.
Gian 181cm said on 14/Feb/23
@Jdubbz
To me, what he says is confirmation bias and cherry picking.
I always prefer to give preference to scientific research than anecdotal reports, I myself make it clear to be skeptical when I talk about any report about height in my conception because precisely because I go to the same places due to my routine, my perception is obviously biased.
I want to make it clear that this is not an offense to anyone, I respect people and not ideas/opinions.
@Jdubbz
To me, what he says is confirmation bias and cherry picking.
I always prefer to give preference to scientific research than anecdotal reports, I myself make it clear to be skeptical when I talk about any report about height in my conception because precisely because I go to the same places due to my routine, my perception is obviously biased.
I want to make it clear that this is not an offense to anyone, I respect people and not ideas/opinions.
adrianjacobs said on 14/Feb/23
@Jdubbz
I've been measured at a doctor at 6'1 and it's the same when I measure myself at home. I've tried everything, measuring my hair when it's really short, measuring at different places and using different measuring tapes. Still the same thing. My eyelevel is pretty low though for some reason, like 171cm or maybe slightly more.
So I doubt that I'm significantly shorter than I think I am. I really don't know what I'm doing wrong when I measure myself in that case.
I don't know if @Henrik is going to answer your comment, but in a comment he wrote a couple of weeks ago here, he said he is almost 6'2, and that he's been guessed at 5'9-5'11. He lives in Sweden too.
@Jdubbz
I've been measured at a doctor at 6'1 and it's the same when I measure myself at home. I've tried everything, measuring my hair when it's really short, measuring at different places and using different measuring tapes. Still the same thing. My eyelevel is pretty low though for some reason, like 171cm or maybe slightly more.
So I doubt that I'm significantly shorter than I think I am. I really don't know what I'm doing wrong when I measure myself in that case.
I don't know if @Henrik is going to answer your comment, but in a comment he wrote a couple of weeks ago here, he said he is almost 6'2, and that he's been guessed at 5'9-5'11. He lives in Sweden too.
adrianjacobs said on 14/Feb/23
@Emil
I'm going to guess you were referring to me and not @adrianposter. As I said, I don't why it's like that here. I'm guessing it's something about Swedish mentality and how you're not supposed to think you're better than you are ("jantelagen"). People like putting others down too and when they see a slightly unattractive person, they're going to guess an unattractive height.
People are ridiculously tall here as well but still think of heights as in the olden days when the average was lower. So they see a guy who looks average and think "that guy must be like 178cm" or a guy who is slightly taller than average and think "he must be 183", when in reality they are like 185cm and 190cm tall respectively.
@Emil
I'm going to guess you were referring to me and not @adrianposter. As I said, I don't why it's like that here. I'm guessing it's something about Swedish mentality and how you're not supposed to think you're better than you are ("jantelagen"). People like putting others down too and when they see a slightly unattractive person, they're going to guess an unattractive height.
People are ridiculously tall here as well but still think of heights as in the olden days when the average was lower. So they see a guy who looks average and think "that guy must be like 178cm" or a guy who is slightly taller than average and think "he must be 183", when in reality they are like 185cm and 190cm tall respectively.
Jdubbz said on 14/Feb/23
For the people who say "the world isn't built for very tall people", that may be true on a larger scale. The great thing about being a human is that we have the ability to change our local environment. A 6'9 dude for example isn't forced to live in a tiny house with short counters and short doorways, or to drive in a car with little legroom or headroom. No one is forcing him to fly economy and be miserable. We can tailor our environment to be more suitable for our height.
It's not CHEAP, and it does take some effort, but yes it is entirely possible to be comfortable in this world at extremely tall heights. I'm not even talking about my own height of 6'6, but people much taller than that. Even those who are 7 foot or taller
Those who think that being super tall = always miserable and uncomfortable clearly have no clue what they're talking about. Yes, I would rather be 6'9 than 5'9 because I love the advantages of being really tall and have the ability to mitigate the disadvantages. I understand why most people would disagree, but I'm not most people.
For the people who say "the world isn't built for very tall people", that may be true on a larger scale. The great thing about being a human is that we have the ability to change our local environment. A 6'9 dude for example isn't forced to live in a tiny house with short counters and short doorways, or to drive in a car with little legroom or headroom. No one is forcing him to fly economy and be miserable. We can tailor our environment to be more suitable for our height.
It's not CHEAP, and it does take some effort, but yes it is entirely possible to be comfortable in this world at extremely tall heights. I'm not even talking about my own height of 6'6, but people much taller than that. Even those who are 7 foot or taller
Those who think that being super tall = always miserable and uncomfortable clearly have no clue what they're talking about. Yes, I would rather be 6'9 than 5'9 because I love the advantages of being really tall and have the ability to mitigate the disadvantages. I understand why most people would disagree, but I'm not most people.
Jdubbz said on 14/Feb/23
MaskDeMasque 5'9.5 said on 13/Feb/23
@adrianposter
Well respected? I don't respect very tall people anymore than average or short people. Being tall isn't an achievement, it's a genetic lottery.
Maybe you don't, but most people do. At least subconsciously. There is a reason tall people typically earn more and are generally more successful in life. Subconscious respect for those who are bigger than you. At a more basic level, That's not even just a human thing - it's an animal thing.
MaskDeMasque 5'9.5 said on 13/Feb/23
@adrianposter
Well respected? I don't respect very tall people anymore than average or short people. Being tall isn't an achievement, it's a genetic lottery.
Maybe you don't, but most people do. At least subconsciously. There is a reason tall people typically earn more and are generally more successful in life. Subconscious respect for those who are bigger than you. At a more basic level, That's not even just a human thing - it's an animal thing.
Jdubbz said on 14/Feb/23
FiveNine said on 13/Feb/23
@Jdubbz
Your height of 6’6” is very good because you don’t
mind being a little underweight/thin build …
True, I wouldn't mind being underweight or thin if I could keep my height. That's not an issue for me though as I'm currently 228lbs.
FiveNine said on 13/Feb/23
@Jdubbz
Your height of 6’6” is very good because you don’t
mind being a little underweight/thin build …
True, I wouldn't mind being underweight or thin if I could keep my height. That's not an issue for me though as I'm currently 228lbs.
Jdubbz said on 14/Feb/23
James.B 172cm said on 13/Feb/23
Bizarre why anyone would want to be 6’9 over 5’9. The world is not designed for people who are that huge.
What's bizarre is the fact that you can't understand why I'd rather be 3 inches taller than 9 inches shorter. Would you rather be 4'10 or 5'10? Yeah, exactly. It's the same logic for me, except I'm 11 inches taller.
The downsides of being tall are very very overhyped on this site for some reason.
James.B 172cm said on 13/Feb/23
Bizarre why anyone would want to be 6’9 over 5’9. The world is not designed for people who are that huge.
What's bizarre is the fact that you can't understand why I'd rather be 3 inches taller than 9 inches shorter. Would you rather be 4'10 or 5'10? Yeah, exactly. It's the same logic for me, except I'm 11 inches taller.
The downsides of being tall are very very overhyped on this site for some reason.
Jdubbz said on 14/Feb/23
Rockaway said on 13/Feb/23
6’9 over 5’9…? 6’6 over 6’3..?
Come on now, let’s be serious…
I am 100% dead serious. Why do you think I'm not? Also, I am already 6'6, so my opinions should not surprise you.
Rockaway said on 13/Feb/23
6’9 over 5’9…? 6’6 over 6’3..?
Come on now, let’s be serious…
I am 100% dead serious. Why do you think I'm not? Also, I am already 6'6, so my opinions should not surprise you.
Jdubbz said on 14/Feb/23
Darksol64 said on 13/Feb/23
As far as the 5'11 or 6'5 debate goes....yes, it's possible to have absolute garbage proportions at 6'5 especially if you're super lanky like that dude Rob has listed on here 6'5 146 pounds and super long neck narrow body. I'd take a strong-framed wide shouldered 5'11 over that without a doubt.
Yes, I agree 100%. Proportions matter a huge deal. I would always take 6'5 over 5'11 since I'm taller than 6'5 already, but I'm lucky to have "normal person scaled up" type proportions, as opposed to the very tall guys who have the upper body of a normal person, but just super long arms and legs. Lanky proportions aren't the worst thing in the world, but they're not really desirable.
If you're talking about the 6'5 celeb that I think you are (Robert Nairne), then I totally agree being that lanky looking is undesirable. Nothing against him, but that sort of body type does start to look a bit "goofy", for lack of a better word. It's just not a great combination. Long head, skinny arms and legs, narrow shoulders, etc.
Now, being very tall but having proportions like Ken Kirzinger or Daniel Cudmore (6'6.5") is a totally different story. You need frame width to balance out height. I wouldn't mind being even taller than I am now, as long as my proportions remained balanced. Unfortunately, that seems to be pretty rare looking at most of the super tall 6'7+ guys out there.
Darksol64 said on 13/Feb/23
As far as the 5'11 or 6'5 debate goes....yes, it's possible to have absolute garbage proportions at 6'5 especially if you're super lanky like that dude Rob has listed on here 6'5 146 pounds and super long neck narrow body. I'd take a strong-framed wide shouldered 5'11 over that without a doubt.
Yes, I agree 100%. Proportions matter a huge deal. I would always take 6'5 over 5'11 since I'm taller than 6'5 already, but I'm lucky to have "normal person scaled up" type proportions, as opposed to the very tall guys who have the upper body of a normal person, but just super long arms and legs. Lanky proportions aren't the worst thing in the world, but they're not really desirable.
If you're talking about the 6'5 celeb that I think you are (Robert Nairne), then I totally agree being that lanky looking is undesirable. Nothing against him, but that sort of body type does start to look a bit "goofy", for lack of a better word. It's just not a great combination. Long head, skinny arms and legs, narrow shoulders, etc.
Now, being very tall but having proportions like Ken Kirzinger or Daniel Cudmore (6'6.5") is a totally different story. You need frame width to balance out height. I wouldn't mind being even taller than I am now, as long as my proportions remained balanced. Unfortunately, that seems to be pretty rare looking at most of the super tall 6'7+ guys out there.
Jdubbz said on 14/Feb/23
Can anyone who is from or lives in Sweden confirm that what adrianjacobs is saying is true? Height inflation is present in basically every western country (maybe every country), so to say that people in Sweden somehow buck the trend and DEFLATE height sounds very far fetched to me.
What differentiates Sweden from any other country where being a tall male is desirable, and thus height claims skew upwards?
Again, it sounds more like the guy is significantly shorter than he thinks he is and is just upgrading everyone else to compensate. A legit 6'0-1 guy isn't going to be consistently guessed at 5'9 in any Western country. It's just too far fetched to believe. Even with a huge forehead or otherwise bad proportions.
Can anyone who is from or lives in Sweden confirm that what adrianjacobs is saying is true? Height inflation is present in basically every western country (maybe every country), so to say that people in Sweden somehow buck the trend and DEFLATE height sounds very far fetched to me.
What differentiates Sweden from any other country where being a tall male is desirable, and thus height claims skew upwards?
Again, it sounds more like the guy is significantly shorter than he thinks he is and is just upgrading everyone else to compensate. A legit 6'0-1 guy isn't going to be consistently guessed at 5'9 in any Western country. It's just too far fetched to believe. Even with a huge forehead or otherwise bad proportions.
Henrik said on 14/Feb/23
@QM6'1.5"QM
Well, that's the thing. Since some mistake 6ft 1 for 6ft 3, they underestimate how tall a legit 6ft 3 (who is near 6ft 4 out of bed) really is.
@QM6'1.5"QM
Well, that's the thing. Since some mistake 6ft 1 for 6ft 3, they underestimate how tall a legit 6ft 3 (who is near 6ft 4 out of bed) really is.
Canson said on 13/Feb/23
@Rampage: for a taller guy like us at 6’4”, we would probably choose 6’5” but for someone who is 5’10 or under or even say 6’0, they’d choose 5’11 more than likely. At least that’s how I see it here on this site
@Rampage: for a taller guy like us at 6’4”, we would probably choose 6’5” but for someone who is 5’10 or under or even say 6’0, they’d choose 5’11 more than likely. At least that’s how I see it here on this site
Rockaway said on 13/Feb/23
6’9 over 5’9…? 6’6 over 6’3..?
Come on now, let’s be serious…
6’9 over 5’9…? 6’6 over 6’3..?
Come on now, let’s be serious…
FiveNine said on 13/Feb/23
@Jdubbz
Your height of 6’6” is very good because you don’t
mind being a little underweight/thin build …
Jdubbz said on 13/Feb/23
FiveNine said on 12/Feb/23
6'3 or 5'9. — Id go 5’9”
Honestly, I think I'd take even 6'9 over 5'9. 6'3 vs 5'9 is a no brainer for me.
@Jdubbz
Your height of 6’6” is very good because you don’t
mind being a little underweight/thin build …
Jdubbz said on 13/Feb/23
FiveNine said on 12/Feb/23
6'3 or 5'9. — Id go 5’9”
Honestly, I think I'd take even 6'9 over 5'9. 6'3 vs 5'9 is a no brainer for me.
Gian 181cm said on 13/Feb/23
A curious fact, prehistoric European men were tall (about 179 cm, Paleolithic men) compared to the population that lived between the end of the Upper Paleolithic and the Mesolithic, and from the Mesolithic to the Neolithic, which had averages between 165 -170 cm.
Despite this, the women were relatively short and robust(158 cm - 54 kg)
Click Here
There is evidence that the average was also around 179cm and 182cm for men and 173cm/172cm for women in what is now India. Click Here
It is not clear what caused these morphological changes, possibly it could have been the sedentary lifestyle (agricultural revolution), climate change and gene flow.
A curious fact, prehistoric European men were tall (about 179 cm, Paleolithic men) compared to the population that lived between the end of the Upper Paleolithic and the Mesolithic, and from the Mesolithic to the Neolithic, which had averages between 165 -170 cm.
Despite this, the women were relatively short and robust(158 cm - 54 kg)
Click Here
There is evidence that the average was also around 179cm and 182cm for men and 173cm/172cm for women in what is now India. Click Here
It is not clear what caused these morphological changes, possibly it could have been the sedentary lifestyle (agricultural revolution), climate change and gene flow.
FiveNine said on 13/Feb/23
A good height of 180cm does not require much weight maintenance
6’3 would require maintenance aside from being a foot taller
than average height females …
… and … Reeboks to the Rescue …
Our heights of 174cm and 180cm are still half foot taller than females
and close to 6’0 or taller when wearing average 2inch ReeBoks
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adrianposter said on 13/Feb/23
FiveNine said on 12/Feb/23
6'3 or 5'9. — Id go 5’9”
I respect your opinion, but why 5’9”? It’s getting into the borderline below average territory vs. 6’3” which is a well respected height
A good height of 180cm does not require much weight maintenance
6’3 would require maintenance aside from being a foot taller
than average height females …
… and … Reeboks to the Rescue …
Our heights of 174cm and 180cm are still half foot taller than females
and close to 6’0 or taller when wearing average 2inch ReeBoks
============================================
adrianposter said on 13/Feb/23
FiveNine said on 12/Feb/23
6'3 or 5'9. — Id go 5’9”
I respect your opinion, but why 5’9”? It’s getting into the borderline below average territory vs. 6’3” which is a well respected height
viper said on 13/Feb/23
I'd take 5-9 over 6-9 easy.
I'd take 5-9 over 6-9 easy.
Daniel Lee 173 cm said on 13/Feb/23
5'8 and 170 pounds looks small, unless you are chubby or fat. I hope to reach 195 pounds and them cut to 185 pounds of muscle.
5'8 and 170 pounds looks small, unless you are chubby or fat. I hope to reach 195 pounds and them cut to 185 pounds of muscle.
MaskDeMasque 5'9.5 said on 13/Feb/23
@adrianposter
Well respected? I don't respect very tall people anymore than average or short people. Being tall isn't an achievement, it's a genetic lottery.
Also 5'9 ain't borderline below average. Its only young people who are close to 5'10 in UK, most people are 5'9.
@adrianposter
Well respected? I don't respect very tall people anymore than average or short people. Being tall isn't an achievement, it's a genetic lottery.
Also 5'9 ain't borderline below average. Its only young people who are close to 5'10 in UK, most people are 5'9.
Emil said on 13/Feb/23
@Adrian
Sounds bizarre. Why do you think that is?
@Adrian
Sounds bizarre. Why do you think that is?
Alex 6'0 said on 13/Feb/23
Heres a tougher one. 6'1 or 6'3?
Heres a tougher one. 6'1 or 6'3?
QM6'1.5"QM said on 13/Feb/23
Henrik said on 13/Feb/23
@James.B 172cm
By the way, I've been guessed 6'3" 5-6times at 6'1" flat.
So i don't know what's going wrong about Sweden, lol, it's pretty interesting to read all this stuff)
Henrik said on 13/Feb/23
@James.B 172cm
By the way, I've been guessed 6'3" 5-6times at 6'1" flat.
So i don't know what's going wrong about Sweden, lol, it's pretty interesting to read all this stuff)
Caleb 178.8cm said on 13/Feb/23
@Editor Rob
Interesting. Well my stadiometer lines up perfectly with my tape measure, so I think my stadiometer is accurate enough as opposed to yours.
@Editor Rob
Interesting. Well my stadiometer lines up perfectly with my tape measure, so I think my stadiometer is accurate enough as opposed to yours.
Bobby said on 13/Feb/23
I would also choose 5'11 over 6'5 because I don't want to stand out. I am also considerably closer to 5'11 than 6'5, so the adjustment would be easy.
I would also choose 5'11 over 6'5 because I don't want to stand out. I am also considerably closer to 5'11 than 6'5, so the adjustment would be easy.
adrianjacobs said on 13/Feb/23
@Henrik
You've been guessed at 5'9-5'11 at almost 6'2. I've been guessed at 10cm shorter than I am as well. People go on about how "unusual" it is for people to be taller than 185cm in Stockholm 😂 and how Swedish average is 178cm. I can guarantee you that wouldn't happen anywhere else but this place. I don't why it's such a Swedish thing. People here are weird.
@Henrik
You've been guessed at 5'9-5'11 at almost 6'2. I've been guessed at 10cm shorter than I am as well. People go on about how "unusual" it is for people to be taller than 185cm in Stockholm 😂 and how Swedish average is 178cm. I can guarantee you that wouldn't happen anywhere else but this place. I don't why it's such a Swedish thing. People here are weird.
James.B 172cm said on 13/Feb/23
Bizarre why anyone would want to be 6’9 over 5’9. The world is not designed for people who are that huge.
Nothing really that much wrong with 5’9 in the US and UK I mean it’s barely 1 inch under average height for young men.
Bizarre why anyone would want to be 6’9 over 5’9. The world is not designed for people who are that huge.
Nothing really that much wrong with 5’9 in the US and UK I mean it’s barely 1 inch under average height for young men.
James.B 172cm said on 13/Feb/23
Darksol64 said on 13/Feb/23
As far as the 5'11 or 6'5 debate goes....yes, it's possible to have absolute garbage proportions at 6'5 especially if you're super lanky like that dude Rob has listed on here 6'5 146 pounds and super long neck narrow body. I'd take a strong-framed wide shouldered 5'11 over that without a doubt.
But all I can say is....Look at someone like Ken Kirzinger. What a total BADASS towering 6'5 height and Perfect body frame (not too big, nor lanky) and proportions to go with it.
I'll take a 6'5 like that any day. Every time.
6’7 over 5’11 though? I mean looking at all the handsome men who are 6’7 range such as Stephen merchant and Peter crouch etc
Darksol64 said on 13/Feb/23
As far as the 5'11 or 6'5 debate goes....yes, it's possible to have absolute garbage proportions at 6'5 especially if you're super lanky like that dude Rob has listed on here 6'5 146 pounds and super long neck narrow body. I'd take a strong-framed wide shouldered 5'11 over that without a doubt.
But all I can say is....Look at someone like Ken Kirzinger. What a total BADASS towering 6'5 height and Perfect body frame (not too big, nor lanky) and proportions to go with it.
I'll take a 6'5 like that any day. Every time.
6’7 over 5’11 though? I mean looking at all the handsome men who are 6’7 range such as Stephen merchant and Peter crouch etc
Henrik said on 13/Feb/23
@adrianjacobs
Oh, I misread what you wrote. You meant that people in Sweden think of 190cm as 185cm. That would mean you'd think of 195cm as 190cm. That's even weirder, lol.
@adrianjacobs
Oh, I misread what you wrote. You meant that people in Sweden think of 190cm as 185cm. That would mean you'd think of 195cm as 190cm. That's even weirder, lol.
adrianjacobs said on 13/Feb/23
@Henrik
No, people think of the real 190cm as 185cm in Sweden. You weren't reading carefully what I said.
@Henrik
No, people think of the real 190cm as 185cm in Sweden. You weren't reading carefully what I said.
adrianposter said on 13/Feb/23
FiveNine said on 12/Feb/23
6'3 or 5'9. — Id go 5’9”
I respect your opinion, but why 5’9”? It’s getting into the borderline below average territory vs. 6’3” which is a well respected height
FiveNine said on 12/Feb/23
6'3 or 5'9. — Id go 5’9”
I respect your opinion, but why 5’9”? It’s getting into the borderline below average territory vs. 6’3” which is a well respected height
Darksol64 said on 13/Feb/23
As far as the 5'11 or 6'5 debate goes....yes, it's possible to have absolute garbage proportions at 6'5 especially if you're super lanky like that dude Rob has listed on here 6'5 146 pounds and super long neck narrow body. I'd take a strong-framed wide shouldered 5'11 over that without a doubt.
But all I can say is....Look at someone like Ken Kirzinger. What a total BADASS towering 6'5 height and Perfect body frame (not too big, nor lanky) and proportions to go with it.
I'll take a 6'5 like that any day. Every time.
As far as the 5'11 or 6'5 debate goes....yes, it's possible to have absolute garbage proportions at 6'5 especially if you're super lanky like that dude Rob has listed on here 6'5 146 pounds and super long neck narrow body. I'd take a strong-framed wide shouldered 5'11 over that without a doubt.
But all I can say is....Look at someone like Ken Kirzinger. What a total BADASS towering 6'5 height and Perfect body frame (not too big, nor lanky) and proportions to go with it.
I'll take a 6'5 like that any day. Every time.
Alex 6'0 said on 13/Feb/23
Mask, id even take 6'2 over my current height. You may ask why. I'm already good height but extra 2 inches may be ideal.
Mask, id even take 6'2 over my current height. You may ask why. I'm already good height but extra 2 inches may be ideal.
Alex 6'0 said on 13/Feb/23
James b, yea you got guys 6'3 range trying to claim 6'5. 6'2-6'2.5 claiming 6'4 i see more
James b, yea you got guys 6'3 range trying to claim 6'5. 6'2-6'2.5 claiming 6'4 i see more
Gian 181cm said on 13/Feb/23
I choose 6ft5 over 5ft11
I would like to be 6ft3 1/2 so 6ft5 not too far apart.
However 5ft11 is good too, it's pretty much my height, it might seem more aesthetic but that's kind of subjective..
I choose 6ft5 over 5ft11
I would like to be 6ft3 1/2 so 6ft5 not too far apart.
However 5ft11 is good too, it's pretty much my height, it might seem more aesthetic but that's kind of subjective..
MaskDeMasque 5'9.5 said on 13/Feb/23
@Rampage Clover
I dunno about that. Although, most people are prob picturing a guy my height or a tad taller when thinking about 5'11. Its like how a lot of people think a legit 6'3.5 would be 6'5.
If you showed guys what a legit 5'11 and a legit 6'5 looks like, then asked, I think majority would pick 5'11.
@Rampage Clover
I dunno about that. Although, most people are prob picturing a guy my height or a tad taller when thinking about 5'11. Its like how a lot of people think a legit 6'3.5 would be 6'5.
If you showed guys what a legit 5'11 and a legit 6'5 looks like, then asked, I think majority would pick 5'11.
Henrik said on 13/Feb/23
@James.B 172cm
A legit 6ft 3 can be very tall and towering. 6ft 3 Jimmy Stewart in Anatomy of a Murder is called very tall and also looks it.
Yeah, I think Jdubbz previously remarked that a lot of 6ft 5 guys claim 6ft 6. It's rare to be a legit 6ft 6 compared to 6ft 5.
@adrianjacobs
I remember years ago, a Swedish girl told me on Flashback that her boyfriends she dated averaged 195cm and she thought that made her think of 190cm guys as short. That never made much sense to me. I guess if people think of 185cm as 190cm, as you say, it makes a little.
@James.B 172cm
A legit 6ft 3 can be very tall and towering. 6ft 3 Jimmy Stewart in Anatomy of a Murder is called very tall and also looks it.
Yeah, I think Jdubbz previously remarked that a lot of 6ft 5 guys claim 6ft 6. It's rare to be a legit 6ft 6 compared to 6ft 5.
@adrianjacobs
I remember years ago, a Swedish girl told me on Flashback that her boyfriends she dated averaged 195cm and she thought that made her think of 190cm guys as short. That never made much sense to me. I guess if people think of 185cm as 190cm, as you say, it makes a little.
Jdubbz said on 13/Feb/23
FiveNine said on 12/Feb/23
6'3 or 5'9. — Id go 5’9”
Honestly, I think I'd take even 6'9 over 5'9. 6'3 vs 5'9 is a no brainer for me.
FiveNine said on 12/Feb/23
6'3 or 5'9. — Id go 5’9”
Honestly, I think I'd take even 6'9 over 5'9. 6'3 vs 5'9 is a no brainer for me.
Jdubbz said on 13/Feb/23
Daniel Lee 173 cm said on 12/Feb/23
@Alex
Even very tall guys like 6'2-6'3 wouldn't like to be 6'3 or anything over 6'3 like you said.
yeah.
No...I'm not sure where you got this from, but it's incorrect. I'm 6'6, and I would NEVER trade my height for 6'3.
Daniel Lee 173 cm said on 12/Feb/23
@Alex
Even very tall guys like 6'2-6'3 wouldn't like to be 6'3 or anything over 6'3 like you said.
yeah.
No...I'm not sure where you got this from, but it's incorrect. I'm 6'6, and I would NEVER trade my height for 6'3.
QM6'1.5"QM said on 13/Feb/23
adrianjacobs said on 12/Feb/23
If a male person (I'm) has a solid 6-8-12 cm on most men, isn't this a solid difference in your opinion ?!
adrianjacobs said on 12/Feb/23
If a male person (I'm) has a solid 6-8-12 cm on most men, isn't this a solid difference in your opinion ?!
chad michaels said on 13/Feb/23
Hello Rob, How much do you think these shoes give?
Click Here
Editor Rob
Hello Rob, How much do you think these shoes give?
Click Here
Editor RobThose appear like a solid 2 inches (the material near ankle bone suggests the insole isn't sitting much lower than the high point of the white outsole).
In any case a very strange look to them!
In any case a very strange look to them!
MaskDeMasque 5'9.5 said on 12/Feb/23
Hey Rob, any idea on Kenny hotz and Spencer Rice from TV show Kenny vs spenny? Spenny claims 6'3 and looks it. I've seen 5'11 listings for Kenny but next to Spenny he looks 5'10.25 I think.
Editor Rob
Hey Rob, any idea on Kenny hotz and Spencer Rice from TV show Kenny vs spenny? Spenny claims 6'3 and looks it. I've seen 5'11 listings for Kenny but next to Spenny he looks 5'10.25 I think.
Editor RobI could see Kenny sub 5ft 11.
FiveNine said on 12/Feb/23
6'3 or 5'9. — Id go 5’9”
6'3 or 5'9. — Id go 5’9”
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 12/Feb/23
Most would choose 6ft5 over 5ft11, I reckon
Most would choose 6ft5 over 5ft11, I reckon
James.B 172cm said on 12/Feb/23
I have seen some people who claim 6ft5 that look freakish tall and others who say they’re that height that don’t look freaky.
Perhaps the ones who look very towering are more honest and maybe you get a lot of 6ft3 range phoneys claiming to be 6’5.
I have seen some people who claim 6ft5 that look freakish tall and others who say they’re that height that don’t look freaky.
Perhaps the ones who look very towering are more honest and maybe you get a lot of 6ft3 range phoneys claiming to be 6’5.
James.B 172cm said on 12/Feb/23
Funny thing is I have seen guys who claim 6ft5 look taller up close than other blokes who say there 6ft6 lol
Funny thing is I have seen guys who claim 6ft5 look taller up close than other blokes who say there 6ft6 lol
(Billythetreesurgeon) said on 12/Feb/23
ZDA@ I can drop to 181.6 on a hard day ( like shovelling soil all day) but in general im 182 if not a bit above at night and don’t feel that tall, my 6ft 2 friend will say I’m 6ft if he’s describing me to someone though which is sweet
ZDA@ I can drop to 181.6 on a hard day ( like shovelling soil all day) but in general im 182 if not a bit above at night and don’t feel that tall, my 6ft 2 friend will say I’m 6ft if he’s describing me to someone though which is sweet
Caleb 178.8cm said on 12/Feb/23
Rob, did you ever compare your older Seca Leicester stadiometer (same model I have) to a tape measure and found that they didn't line up perfectly, meaning any height on the stadiometer was about 0.2cm lower than the same corresponding height on the tape measure?
Editor Rob
Rob, did you ever compare your older Seca Leicester stadiometer (same model I have) to a tape measure and found that they didn't line up perfectly, meaning any height on the stadiometer was about 0.2cm lower than the same corresponding height on the tape measure?
Editor RobYes, many years ago I talked about it and kept mentioning to knock off 2mm from my measurements with the blue stadiometer.
(Billythetreesurgeon) said on 12/Feb/23
5ft 11 vs 6ft 5 is a hard one really, they both are nice heights… 6ft 5 you will be treated in a more positive manner by both male and female (mainly male) but 5.11 shouldn’t really face any negative vibes either, my 6ft 6 friend must see a load of dust on top of surfaces like fridges shelfs etc which no else sees and my other 6ft 5 friend is very easy to spot in a crowded room (which is lovely) I’d choose being 5ft 11 with a good head of hair than being a bald 6ft 5, I’d also choose 6ft 5 if it was the other way around though
5ft 11 vs 6ft 5 is a hard one really, they both are nice heights… 6ft 5 you will be treated in a more positive manner by both male and female (mainly male) but 5.11 shouldn’t really face any negative vibes either, my 6ft 6 friend must see a load of dust on top of surfaces like fridges shelfs etc which no else sees and my other 6ft 5 friend is very easy to spot in a crowded room (which is lovely) I’d choose being 5ft 11 with a good head of hair than being a bald 6ft 5, I’d also choose 6ft 5 if it was the other way around though
adrianposter said on 12/Feb/23
@MaskDeMasque 5’9.5
Most doorframes are 6’8 and I know some 6’5 guys irl who of course seem very tall and stick out, but aren’t like freakishly gigantic tall, I’d say 6’6 is when being tall starts to really have a set back on day to day life
@MaskDeMasque 5’9.5
Most doorframes are 6’8 and I know some 6’5 guys irl who of course seem very tall and stick out, but aren’t like freakishly gigantic tall, I’d say 6’6 is when being tall starts to really have a set back on day to day life
Daniel Lee 173 cm said on 12/Feb/23
@Alex
Even very tall guys like 6'2-6'3 wouldn't like to be 6'3 or anything over 6'3 like you said.
yeah.
In my opinion at 6'3 flat the body starts to look too long and 190 cm is the top of a decent height, it isn't a bad height at all, while 191 cm is but it isn't too bad like 192-193 cm.
@Alex
Even very tall guys like 6'2-6'3 wouldn't like to be 6'3 or anything over 6'3 like you said.
yeah.
In my opinion at 6'3 flat the body starts to look too long and 190 cm is the top of a decent height, it isn't a bad height at all, while 191 cm is but it isn't too bad like 192-193 cm.
Daniel Lee 173 cm said on 12/Feb/23
i take 5'8-5'9 over 6'5, even 5'7
But if I would be above 6'2 could take 6'4 over 5'8-5'9 probably
i take 5'8-5'9 over 6'5, even 5'7
But if I would be above 6'2 could take 6'4 over 5'8-5'9 probably
Glacierr said on 12/Feb/23
Hey Rob, I know it’s kinda difficult to guess this guy’s height but how many inches do you believe the shoes give him
Click Here
Click Here
The brand of the shoes are New Rocks and I believe that he might be 5’10-5’11 without them
Editor Rob
Hey Rob, I know it’s kinda difficult to guess this guy’s height but how many inches do you believe the shoes give him
Click Here
Click Here
The brand of the shoes are New Rocks and I believe that he might be 5’10-5’11 without them
Editor Robhe could look near 7 inches taller than the other guy, but has a good 2 inches more footwear than his sandals. From the 2 photos I'd have thought at least 5ft 11
Public Enemy said on 12/Feb/23
@Alex 6’0
Agree I would go 6’3 too
@Alex 6’0
Agree I would go 6’3 too
MaskDeMasque 5'9.5 said on 12/Feb/23
@ Alex 6'0
I'm only half an inch over 5'9 already but I'd pick 5'9. I'd Def pick 6'2 over my height though.
@ Alex 6'0
I'm only half an inch over 5'9 already but I'd pick 5'9. I'd Def pick 6'2 over my height though.
adrianjacobs said on 12/Feb/23
@QM6'1.5"QM
You tower over a lot of people at a weak 6'2? You are either not living in a western country, or you are coping very very hard.
@QM6'1.5"QM
You tower over a lot of people at a weak 6'2? You are either not living in a western country, or you are coping very very hard.
adrianjacobs said on 12/Feb/23
@Emil
They don't have different perspectives, they just don't know how 185cm looks like. What they think of as "185cm", is actually 190-195cm.
You know how everyone in the US think 5'10-5'11 is 6ft? It's the reversed here, and even more extreme.
@Emil
They don't have different perspectives, they just don't know how 185cm looks like. What they think of as "185cm", is actually 190-195cm.
You know how everyone in the US think 5'10-5'11 is 6ft? It's the reversed here, and even more extreme.
QM6'1.5"QM said on 12/Feb/23
adrianposter said on 10/Feb/23
Generally, 6'1 & 6'2" is a perfect heights. It's classic, lol, without being very tall like 6'4 or 6'5".
But 5'11 vs 6'5" ...this is really interesting poll, because for aesthetic and muscles i choose 5'11" and then 6'5" like "sports height" and it has basketball type and halo, lol.
At 6'1.75" I'm tall more than enough and often feel towering over
the people, not saying about 6'5".
adrianposter said on 10/Feb/23
Generally, 6'1 & 6'2" is a perfect heights. It's classic, lol, without being very tall like 6'4 or 6'5".
But 5'11 vs 6'5" ...this is really interesting poll, because for aesthetic and muscles i choose 5'11" and then 6'5" like "sports height" and it has basketball type and halo, lol.
At 6'1.75" I'm tall more than enough and often feel towering over
the people, not saying about 6'5".
Maahin Chowdhury said on 11/Feb/23
@James.B 172cm
I would defo take 5’11 over 6’5. 5’11 is a good height for a guy and that’s how tall I am. If I was 6’5, I would most likely have some problems like banging my head and getting cramped in cars or in bed. If it was 5’11 or 6’2, I would probably take 6’2, because you wouldn’t have any problems that much than you would at 6’5 even though 6’2 is still a regular tall height.
@James.B 172cm
I would defo take 5’11 over 6’5. 5’11 is a good height for a guy and that’s how tall I am. If I was 6’5, I would most likely have some problems like banging my head and getting cramped in cars or in bed. If it was 5’11 or 6’2, I would probably take 6’2, because you wouldn’t have any problems that much than you would at 6’5 even though 6’2 is still a regular tall height.
Alex 6'0 said on 11/Feb/23
6'3 or 5'9. Id go 6'3
6'3 or 5'9. Id go 6'3
Sandi said on 11/Feb/23
Hi Rob. Just wondering how much extra height you get if you stand on tiptoe on one feet compared to both?
Editor Rob
Hi Rob. Just wondering how much extra height you get if you stand on tiptoe on one feet compared to both?
Editor RobYou might manage an extra cm on top of the usual tip-toe height.
Rockaway said on 11/Feb/23
5’11 over 6’5 without question. Most people underestimate how tall a legit 5’11 is and how truly towering a legit 6’5 is. You’ll be the tallest person in the room in 99% of situations, with attention always on you and have a harder time building an aesthetic physique. 5’11 is a really solid height. This is coming from someone who is 6’0 FYI.
5’11 over 6’5 without question. Most people underestimate how tall a legit 5’11 is and how truly towering a legit 6’5 is. You’ll be the tallest person in the room in 99% of situations, with attention always on you and have a harder time building an aesthetic physique. 5’11 is a really solid height. This is coming from someone who is 6’0 FYI.
Emil said on 11/Feb/23
@adrianjacobs
I understand where you're coming from. 185 cm is a super common height in Scandinavia not to mention Sweden. I see women that height almost daily in Copenhagen (although it's probably 1 out of 100), and for young men, it's just a few cm above average height.
But different people have different perspectives. I wouldn't let it irritate me if I were you
@adrianjacobs
I understand where you're coming from. 185 cm is a super common height in Scandinavia not to mention Sweden. I see women that height almost daily in Copenhagen (although it's probably 1 out of 100), and for young men, it's just a few cm above average height.
But different people have different perspectives. I wouldn't let it irritate me if I were you
Alex 6'0 said on 11/Feb/23
5'11 over 6'0. I'm much closer to it. Personally anything over 6'3 i wouldn't wanna be.
5'11 over 6'0. I'm much closer to it. Personally anything over 6'3 i wouldn't wanna be.
ZDA said on 11/Feb/23
@@Billythetreesurgeon
Youremy height, and I’m not sure how you’re saying you don’t feel tall? I’m 182cm at my low here in London and I feel like I’m 85 percent taller than guys I meet. We are basically 6ft.
@@Billythetreesurgeon
Youremy height, and I’m not sure how you’re saying you don’t feel tall? I’m 182cm at my low here in London and I feel like I’m 85 percent taller than guys I meet. We are basically 6ft.
MaskDeMasque 5'9.5 said on 11/Feb/23
@adrianposter
I can see downsides of being 6'5. Buying clothes, space in transport. 6'5 isnt giant tier but people will be staring at you at that height as it's rare.
@adrianposter
I can see downsides of being 6'5. Buying clothes, space in transport. 6'5 isnt giant tier but people will be staring at you at that height as it's rare.
Okidoki said on 11/Feb/23
In my opinion, it would be an interesting question to ask which height would you choose, 5'11 or 6'2, 5'11 or 6'1, 5'11 or 6'3, because i think it would be close.
Most people would choose 5'11 over 6'5, maybe because they hear about the stereoptypes, don't have experiences with tall heights, or because they think it's more comfortable or aesthetic.
If a lot of people were asked which height would they choose 5'11 or 6'3? I think it would be close, but in favour of 5'11 maybe 55-45.
5'11 or 6'2? Probably 6'2 would edge it, 60-40 or 55-45.
But i think most people would choose 6'1 over any height in my personal experience, it has generally long been considered the ideal height by many, maybe this could change a bit if we grew a bit more taller though.
Also, some people think 5'11 sounds different, it could be different for many if you ask 180 or 188 cm, because i don't think many people are aware of how 5'11 looks though.
In my opinion, it would be an interesting question to ask which height would you choose, 5'11 or 6'2, 5'11 or 6'1, 5'11 or 6'3, because i think it would be close.
Most people would choose 5'11 over 6'5, maybe because they hear about the stereoptypes, don't have experiences with tall heights, or because they think it's more comfortable or aesthetic.
If a lot of people were asked which height would they choose 5'11 or 6'3? I think it would be close, but in favour of 5'11 maybe 55-45.
5'11 or 6'2? Probably 6'2 would edge it, 60-40 or 55-45.
But i think most people would choose 6'1 over any height in my personal experience, it has generally long been considered the ideal height by many, maybe this could change a bit if we grew a bit more taller though.
Also, some people think 5'11 sounds different, it could be different for many if you ask 180 or 188 cm, because i don't think many people are aware of how 5'11 looks though.
Alex 6'0 said on 11/Feb/23
Mask, id still feel on taller side but events as sports or concerts there's always several very tall guys around
Mask, id still feel on taller side but events as sports or concerts there's always several very tall guys around
James.B 172cm said on 11/Feb/23
I know this one guy who works out a lot at the gym weighing in at 236 lbs. He does often claims 6ft5 to people but last time I asked him his height he said “6ft4 1/2”. I wonder how tall he might be given his 2 different height claims?
A few months ago I spoke to this one bloke at the pub who stated he was “6ft5” and looked taller/bigger than the other guy I know.
I know this one guy who works out a lot at the gym weighing in at 236 lbs. He does often claims 6ft5 to people but last time I asked him his height he said “6ft4 1/2”. I wonder how tall he might be given his 2 different height claims?
A few months ago I spoke to this one bloke at the pub who stated he was “6ft5” and looked taller/bigger than the other guy I know.
Sepanta said on 11/Feb/23
Hi Rob, how about adding a page for armwrestler Sarah Backman?
Hi Rob, how about adding a page for armwrestler Sarah Backman?
James B 172cm said on 11/Feb/23
what about 5'11 over 6'3?
what about 5'11 over 6'3?
Jdubbz said on 11/Feb/23
@Arch Stanton:
That doesn't make much sense. Freaky tall should mean freaky tall, not freaky lanky. We're talking about height here, not body shape. Olivier Richters for example is 7'2, and even though he's not lanky at all, he sure would look freakishly tall close up. If anything, he would give more of a gigantic impression than a lanky tall guy of similar height.
@Arch Stanton:
That doesn't make much sense. Freaky tall should mean freaky tall, not freaky lanky. We're talking about height here, not body shape. Olivier Richters for example is 7'2, and even though he's not lanky at all, he sure would look freakishly tall close up. If anything, he would give more of a gigantic impression than a lanky tall guy of similar height.
Public Enemy said on 10/Feb/23
@James.B 172cm
I would take 5’11 over 6’5 any day. For me it’s a more aesthetic height.
@James.B 172cm
I would take 5’11 over 6’5 any day. For me it’s a more aesthetic height.
Jdubbz said on 10/Feb/23
James.B 172cm said on 10/Feb/23
Would you guys rather be 5ft11 or 6ft5 if given a choice?
Obviously I'm biased, but 6'5 every day of the week.
James.B 172cm said on 10/Feb/23
Would you guys rather be 5ft11 or 6ft5 if given a choice?
Obviously I'm biased, but 6'5 every day of the week.
Emil said on 10/Feb/23
@James
I'd pick 6'5.
@James
I'd pick 6'5.
Poster said on 10/Feb/23
Some people might refer to 5'8 guys as tall. For instance, 4'10 and 4'11 girls might, since he would compare to them the same way that he would compare to a 6'5 or 6'6 person. It comes down to perspective. They might guess him as much taller than he really is.
@Mask: I think that he was talking about dating prospects. The tall man has his eyes on a tall woman at a bar or a club (shrug). That's my first guess. Maybe he'll explain it.
Some people might refer to 5'8 guys as tall. For instance, 4'10 and 4'11 girls might, since he would compare to them the same way that he would compare to a 6'5 or 6'6 person. It comes down to perspective. They might guess him as much taller than he really is.
@Mask: I think that he was talking about dating prospects. The tall man has his eyes on a tall woman at a bar or a club (shrug). That's my first guess. Maybe he'll explain it.
Jawilder said on 10/Feb/23
5’11 over 6’5. I wouldn’t be dropping much at all.
5’11 over 6’5. I wouldn’t be dropping much at all.
adrianjacobs said on 10/Feb/23
I just talked to someone on swedish message board "Flashback", who said that it's uncommon for guys to be taller than 185cm in Stockholm. It's almost a bit irritating when people here even have the guts to say something like that.
I just talked to someone on swedish message board "Flashback", who said that it's uncommon for guys to be taller than 185cm in Stockholm. It's almost a bit irritating when people here even have the guts to say something like that.
adrianposter said on 10/Feb/23
@James.B 172cm
6’5 for sure, you still don’t really get any downsides at that height, even though ideally i would want to be like 6’2-6’3ish
@James.B 172cm
6’5 for sure, you still don’t really get any downsides at that height, even though ideally i would want to be like 6’2-6’3ish
MaskDeMasque 5'9.5 said on 10/Feb/23
@James.B 172cm
5'11 for sure. 6'5 is too big for me, I don't want to stand out too much.
@James.B 172cm
5'11 for sure. 6'5 is too big for me, I don't want to stand out too much.
Maahin Chowdhury said on 10/Feb/23
@Daniel Lee 173 cm
As a 5’11 guy, I think a girl anywhere between 5’3-5’7 is ideal for me. I think a 5’8-5’9 girl is where it’s starts to get kinda closer to my height, I might be ok with that because I’m still taller, but a girl same height or taller than me is an absolute no.
As for short girls (below 5’2), she can look like a child next to me lol, but I wouldn’t mind tho I would choose a short girl over a tall girl. Ideally, I would go for a girl who is around the average height or slightly below or above average.
@Daniel Lee 173 cm
As a 5’11 guy, I think a girl anywhere between 5’3-5’7 is ideal for me. I think a 5’8-5’9 girl is where it’s starts to get kinda closer to my height, I might be ok with that because I’m still taller, but a girl same height or taller than me is an absolute no.
As for short girls (below 5’2), she can look like a child next to me lol, but I wouldn’t mind tho I would choose a short girl over a tall girl. Ideally, I would go for a girl who is around the average height or slightly below or above average.
Maahin Chowdhury said on 10/Feb/23
Do you guys see more tall men or women? From my perspective, I see more tall women close or even at my height compared to men who are like 6’3-6’4.
Do you guys see more tall men or women? From my perspective, I see more tall women close or even at my height compared to men who are like 6’3-6’4.
James.B 172cm said on 10/Feb/23
Would you guys rather be 5ft11 or 6ft5 if given a choice?
Would you guys rather be 5ft11 or 6ft5 if given a choice?
Arch Stanton said on 10/Feb/23
"Freaky tall" is largely dependent on build and proportions. A guy like a peak Kevin Nash I'd never call freaky, but look at stick insect Peter Crouch. Where I like 6 ft 6 -7 guys got called freakishly tall, most of them do tend to be super skinny or really fat, you don't get many studs over 6'5.
"Freaky tall" is largely dependent on build and proportions. A guy like a peak Kevin Nash I'd never call freaky, but look at stick insect Peter Crouch. Where I like 6 ft 6 -7 guys got called freakishly tall, most of them do tend to be super skinny or really fat, you don't get many studs over 6'5.
MaskDeMasque 5'9.5 said on 10/Feb/23
@Daniel Lee 173cm
I guess 6'4 and up guys could put their eyes on 5'11 women, a few on 6'0.
What? I don't understand this sentence at all.
@Daniel Lee 173cm
I guess 6'4 and up guys could put their eyes on 5'11 women, a few on 6'0.
What? I don't understand this sentence at all.
MaskDeMasque 5'9.5 said on 10/Feb/23
@Alex 6'0
Even in a large crowd you should feel tall. The more people, the greater the chance that someone who is like 6'3+ will be there sure but the average height doesn't change, it's just you have more outliers.
@Alex 6'0
Even in a large crowd you should feel tall. The more people, the greater the chance that someone who is like 6'3+ will be there sure but the average height doesn't change, it's just you have more outliers.
Caleb 178.8cm said on 9/Feb/23
Regarding the comment I just wrote, the measurements of Rob and Jenny were taken from each of their respective height shrinkage videos.
Regarding the comment I just wrote, the measurements of Rob and Jenny were taken from each of their respective height shrinkage videos.
Caleb 178.8cm said on 9/Feb/23
When I calculate the average of Rob's measurements from 2014 (175.29cm, 174.33cm, 174.34cm, 174.05cm, 173.83cm, 173.75cm, and 173.94cm), I get 174.22cm. Rob claims that the stadiometer he used back in 2014 added 1/8" extra to his actual height, so accounting for that, his averaged height should be 173.9cm or 5'8.46". When I calculate the average of Jenny's measurements that were taken in 2015 (174.5cm, 173.65cm, 172.84cm, 172.34cm, and 172.43cm), I get 173.15cm. Accounting for the 1/8" error, her height would be 172.83cm or 5'8.04". Based on this information, Rob, would you classify yourself as a weak 5'8 1/2" and Jenny as a strong 5'8 in 2015, or do you think the averaged heights are a little bit too high for what you would classify yourself and Jenny in 2015 as?
Editor Rob
When I calculate the average of Rob's measurements from 2014 (175.29cm, 174.33cm, 174.34cm, 174.05cm, 173.83cm, 173.75cm, and 173.94cm), I get 174.22cm. Rob claims that the stadiometer he used back in 2014 added 1/8" extra to his actual height, so accounting for that, his averaged height should be 173.9cm or 5'8.46". When I calculate the average of Jenny's measurements that were taken in 2015 (174.5cm, 173.65cm, 172.84cm, 172.34cm, and 172.43cm), I get 173.15cm. Accounting for the 1/8" error, her height would be 172.83cm or 5'8.04". Based on this information, Rob, would you classify yourself as a weak 5'8 1/2" and Jenny as a strong 5'8 in 2015, or do you think the averaged heights are a little bit too high for what you would classify yourself and Jenny in 2015 as?
Editor RobA strong 5ft 8 or weak 5ft 8.5 can meet in the middle at 8.25.
In 2015 Jenny probably still could be classed a solid 5ft 8, before she then lost more than just a fraction.
In 2015 Jenny probably still could be classed a solid 5ft 8, before she then lost more than just a fraction.
FiveNine said on 9/Feb/23
@jokey
… And more so your height of about 5’11 …
@jokey
… And more so your height of about 5’11 …
Daniel Lee 173 cm said on 9/Feb/23
From the perspective of a 5'8 guy like me, 5'0 (152 cm) to 5'10 (178 cm) are decent heights for women.
I could understand that short people don't like very tall women (5'9 and up).
Of course some guys above 5'10 don't like short women.
I guess 6'4 and up guys could put their eyes on 5'11 women, a few on 6'0.
From the perspective of a 5'8 guy like me, 5'0 (152 cm) to 5'10 (178 cm) are decent heights for women.
I could understand that short people don't like very tall women (5'9 and up).
Of course some guys above 5'10 don't like short women.
I guess 6'4 and up guys could put their eyes on 5'11 women, a few on 6'0.
Caleb 178.8cm said on 9/Feb/23
@Editor Rob
@James Edward Crowley
I want this site to never die.
@Editor Rob
@James Edward Crowley
I want this site to never die.
Henrik said on 9/Feb/23
@Rampage(-_-_-)Clover
I didn't know you were that tall. 👍
@Rampage(-_-_-)Clover
I didn't know you were that tall. 👍
Emil said on 9/Feb/23
@Adrian
All right then
@Adrian
All right then
Okidoki said on 9/Feb/23
@MaskDeMasque 5'9.5 I agree, Al Pacino is a good example of a short guy, who was very alpha, in his movies particularly.
@Jdubbz Some consider freaky something more than crazy, i consider them both about the same.
I think size and frame makes a clear impact too. Most people would say Hafthor is crazy or impressively big size wise, as most people would say about Shaq.
Zlatan is a beast of a man, look at him besides Shaq. Shaq's size is astonishing, heheh :P
To me though personally, 6'9 is when a person starts getting in another level, i had a 5'8 friend say he is the tallest person he has ever seen and was taken aback, likewise colleagues at my job were kinda taken aback when seeing him, it surely is impressively tall though.
@MaskDeMasque 5'9.5 I agree, Al Pacino is a good example of a short guy, who was very alpha, in his movies particularly.
@Jdubbz Some consider freaky something more than crazy, i consider them both about the same.
I think size and frame makes a clear impact too. Most people would say Hafthor is crazy or impressively big size wise, as most people would say about Shaq.
Zlatan is a beast of a man, look at him besides Shaq. Shaq's size is astonishing, heheh :P
To me though personally, 6'9 is when a person starts getting in another level, i had a 5'8 friend say he is the tallest person he has ever seen and was taken aback, likewise colleagues at my job were kinda taken aback when seeing him, it surely is impressively tall though.
Henrik said on 9/Feb/23
@Peter 180cm
I'm pretty sure I've measured myself so many times that I cannot possibly have the wrong measurement. 🤣 I was measured 6ft 2 at noon barefoot under a stadiometer at a police station, and I was 6ft 1 barefoot under a stadiometer when I was 16 years old.
I don't know why I've been guessed shorter, but I can say that I look young for my age like Ralph Macchio. It's just disproportionate to be a 6ft 2 babyface. 😜
@Peter 180cm
I'm pretty sure I've measured myself so many times that I cannot possibly have the wrong measurement. 🤣 I was measured 6ft 2 at noon barefoot under a stadiometer at a police station, and I was 6ft 1 barefoot under a stadiometer when I was 16 years old.
I don't know why I've been guessed shorter, but I can say that I look young for my age like Ralph Macchio. It's just disproportionate to be a 6ft 2 babyface. 😜
adrianjacobs said on 9/Feb/23
@Peter 180cm
It's Sweden, people over here never ever overestimate height unlike the rest of the world. It's the opposite way around here. I was guessed at "190cm" by a relative from another country if that matters, and "around 175cm" by a swedish woman working in a store who was helping me pick out some clothes.
I also remember @Lell who was 179cm, and everyone thought he was barely over 170cm I think.
@Peter 180cm
It's Sweden, people over here never ever overestimate height unlike the rest of the world. It's the opposite way around here. I was guessed at "190cm" by a relative from another country if that matters, and "around 175cm" by a swedish woman working in a store who was helping me pick out some clothes.
I also remember @Lell who was 179cm, and everyone thought he was barely over 170cm I think.
jokey said on 8/Feb/23
FiveNine said on 6/Feb/23
@Jokey
Robs picture of him standing with 5’6 Matt Lucas speaks volumes …
Robs height is very impressive against a growing 5’6 population …
yeah ive seen that pic before, matt looked more like about 5'5 there though. In all pics he's visibly taller than most of 5'6 men, but i cant see him towering them.
This height always looked quite average for me. I've never heard someone call a 5'8 man tall. Maybe you can appear tallish somehow at 5'10 with lanky proportions and good footwear.
FiveNine said on 6/Feb/23
@Jokey
Robs picture of him standing with 5’6 Matt Lucas speaks volumes …
Robs height is very impressive against a growing 5’6 population …
yeah ive seen that pic before, matt looked more like about 5'5 there though. In all pics he's visibly taller than most of 5'6 men, but i cant see him towering them.
This height always looked quite average for me. I've never heard someone call a 5'8 man tall. Maybe you can appear tallish somehow at 5'10 with lanky proportions and good footwear.
Alex 6'0 said on 8/Feb/23
6'0-6'1 you'll feel tall fairly often unless you're in huge crowds where guys 6'3-6'5 are seen more
6'0-6'1 you'll feel tall fairly often unless you're in huge crowds where guys 6'3-6'5 are seen more
James Edward Crowley said on 8/Feb/23
Hi Rob does your job make money has height always been your passion, Since you were a child i bet before you hit the age of 10 that you want to be to design a website that involves height when you grow up you can meet so you can meet celebrities celebheights was not made for no reason.
Editor Rob
Hi Rob does your job make money has height always been your passion, Since you were a child i bet before you hit the age of 10 that you want to be to design a website that involves height when you grow up you can meet so you can meet celebrities celebheights was not made for no reason.
Editor RobI went fulltime online from 2001-2002 and churned through a lot of sites before CelebHeights.com. I saw the potential of it becoming a long-termer, although my idea was 5 years and move on. It became 10, then 15...every year I'm still going though. I think my interest in the topic increased during the first few years of the site.
As for celebs, unfortunately other demands in life (like caring for parents) mean conventions are on hold.
And if I can cover bills I'm happy.
As for celebs, unfortunately other demands in life (like caring for parents) mean conventions are on hold.
And if I can cover bills I'm happy.
Emil said on 8/Feb/23
I don't like the term 'freaky tall'. A bit dehumanising
I don't like the term 'freaky tall'. A bit dehumanising
adrianjacobs said on 8/Feb/23
@Emil
OK, then there's no need to say "it's actually lower because that's not evening height"
@Emil
OK, then there's no need to say "it's actually lower because that's not evening height"
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