How reliable is the height data on HowTall.org?
HowTall.org strives to maintain an accurate database, but it’s important to keep in mind that the heights listed on the site are not always reliable. Official resumes and self-declarations by celebrities themselves can be misleading, as many tend to exaggerate their height, wear shoes to appear taller, or simply may not know their exact height. Therefore, the heights listed on the site are often a best estimate.
It’s also worth noting that estimating someone’s height in person can be difficult, especially if the height difference is significant or the ground is uneven. In fact, judging height on the street can be particularly challenging, as most sidewalks have a varying degree of slope away from the building. This can make it difficult to accurately gauge height, even if you’re standing shoulder to shoulder with someone who appears to be the same height.
At HowTall.org, we take great care to remain unbiased in our listings. Our goal is simply to estimate each celebrity’s height as accurately as possible, regardless of personal opinions or preferences. So, whether we’re listing someone we admire or someone we’re not particularly fond of, we’ll always do our best to provide the most accurate height estimate possible.
Do the heights listed on HowTall.org include the height of shoes?
No, the heights listed on Howtall.org are always assumed to be barefoot heights. Unlike in the NBA where players often wear special shoes with added height, we assume that celebrities are measured without shoes.
It’s worth noting that we don’t specify whether the listed heights are based on morning or evening measurements. However, it’s generally recommended that people measure their height after standing for 5-6 hours, which is typically about 5 hours after waking up. At this point, the amount of height lost throughout the day is minimal compared to the amount lost in the morning and early afternoon.
How do we gather the heights listed on HowTall.org?
The heights listed on HowTall.org are gathered by researching quotes from celebrities about their height. Currently, there are thousands of entries on the site that feature an actual quote from the celebrity themselves, or from their agency resume, that is attributed to them.
The vast majority of these quotes have been researched and compiled by myself and team, with some contributions from visitors to the site. It’s important to note that while I include these quotes on the site, it doesn’t necessarily mean that I agree with them or believe them to be completely accurate.
Overall, the goal is to provide the most accurate estimate of each celebrity’s height possible, based on the information that is available. While it’s not always possible to get an exact measurement, we do our best to provide a reliable estimate for each celebrity on the site.
