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Consider asking your doctor to measure your height with a stadiometer.

Look for a stadiometer that is constructed out of a ruler and a sliding horizontal headpiece that you can adjust to rest on the top of the head.

Using a digital stadiometer will yield a more accurate result.

Find a digital stadiometer if possible.Look for a stadiometer at a doctor's office or a gym. Find a stadiometer to help measure your height.Add the individual measurements together to get your height.Keep measuring this until you reach the pencil mark you made using the box.If your measuring tape is too short to measure your full height, measure as high as you can and make a pencil mark on the wall.Keep the measuring tape flat against the wall. Measure from the floor to the pencil mark with a measuring tape.You may be able to make the mark without sliding out of position at all.Try putting your finger at the bottom of the box and hold it in position as you slide out of position.Hold the box in its position and slide out from under it, if possible. Mark the place on the wall where the bottom of the box is resting.Make sure not to move the box or your finger as you do this. Mark the position above the top of your head on the wall with a pencil.Do not tilt the box as this will cause an inaccurate measurement. Use the mirror to make sure the box is horizontal to the floor and perpendicular to the wall, forming a right angle.Raise the small box to the top of your head, and press it against the wall.Hold the box in one hand, and the mirror and pencil in the other.Make sure that can easily reach anything that you might need while measuring yourself. Follow these directions to start measuring yourself.

Tuck in your chin and look straight ahead. Stand up as straight as possible with your heels, back, shoulders, and head all touching the wall.

Stand with your back against the wall and your feet together.

Don’t wear a hat, a headband or a ponytail. Measure your height when you are barefoot because flip flops, slippers, and even socks will affect the measurement.

Get yourself ready to measure your height.

Try to find a location that faces a mirror to eliminate the need for a hand mirror.

Try to find a space next to a door or in a corner to help guide your measuring tape.

Stand on a hard floor made of concrete, title or hardwood.

Find a place where you can make a small pencil mark on the wall.

Find a place where you can stand with your back to the wall.

Find a flat, open space of floor next to a wall.

Pick a location that meets these requirements:

Choose the right spot to measure yourself.

A measuring tape, a ruler or a yardstick.

Gather the items that you will need to measure yourself.