Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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What is HowTall?
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HowTall is a simple web tool to compare your height with celebrities, animals, buildings and other objects. Silhouettes are scaled automatically so differences are visible at a glance.
Where does celebrity height data come from?
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We collect data from reputable sources (interviews, official bios). If you spot an error, please contact us.
Do you store my data?
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BMI and centile inputs are processed locally. When you share a comparison, we store anonymized data to generate a short link and basic stats. No personal data is stored.
How to add my own character?
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Go to the You tab, enter a name, height and gender, pick a color, and click Add character.
Can I compare non-human objects?
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Yes. In the Others tab you will find animals, buildings and items you can add to the comparison.
How do short links work?
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When you share, we create a short link (e.g. howtall.eu/s/abc12). Opening it loads your saved comparison.
Silhouettes overlap or are off-screen. What to do?
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Use the +/- controls to adjust zoom. The view auto-scales to fit all characters.
Does it work on mobile?
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Yes, it is responsive and works in modern mobile browsers.
Can I switch units to feet/inches?
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Yes! You can switch between centimeters (cm) and feet/inches (ft/in) using the toggle button above the comparison chart. The unit preference is saved when you share your comparison.
How to report an issue or suggest a character?
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Go to Contact and send us your suggestion.
Commercial use?
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Free for personal and educational use. For commercial usage, please contact us.