Height Standards in Dating
How height preferences dramatically impact your dating pool, backed by CDC measured data.
In short:
Only 14.5% of American men are 6 feet or taller. Requiring this height immediately eliminates 85% of potential partners. The median male height is 5'9" (175 cm), meaning half of all men are shorter than this.
Key Height Statistics
- • 14.5% of US men are 6'0" (183 cm) or taller
- • 3.9% of US men are 6'2" (188 cm) or taller
- • 0.5% of US men are 6'4" (193 cm) or taller
- • Median male height: 5'9" (175 cm)
- • Median female height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of men are 6 feet or taller?
In the United States, approximately 14.5% of men are 6 feet (183 cm) or taller according to CDC NHANES measured data. This means requiring a 6'+ partner eliminates about 85% of men.
What is the average male height in the US?
The median height for American men is 5'9" (175 cm). Half of all men are shorter, and half are taller than this height.
Do height preferences affect dating success?
Yes, height preferences significantly impact dating pool size. Each inch above average height required reduces the available pool by approximately 10-15%.
Are height statistics self-reported or measured?
Our data uses CDC NHANES physically measured heights, which are more accurate than self-reported heights (people tend to overestimate by 0.5-1 inch).