2007-08-29 04:27:25 · 8 answers · asked by joo_vij_2_million 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
even more so.. thats how they measure babies,
the measurement is more exact as the person is stretched out fully... some people stoop when standing
2007-08-29 04:32:55 · answer #1 · answered by chantelle m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the numbers will be fairly accurate, but it does tend to work best when standing. this is because the floor takes the guess work out of determining where the true bottom of the foot is. it also keeps one foot from being lower than the other. when one is laying down it can be difficult to determine what you should officially call the bottom of the feet.
2007-08-29 11:35:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
People are taller when lying down, gravity doesnt weigh on the spine, and is therefore elongated. Though technically more accurate, its not the standard when comparing height to others.
2007-08-29 11:39:24 · answer #3 · answered by Kristi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Infants height is measured in the prone position.
2007-08-29 11:31:24 · answer #4 · answered by Angel Unaware 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is okay to measure them on the floor if they have difficulty standing or sitting. there shouldn't be a difference in the numbers either way.
2007-08-29 11:31:13 · answer #5 · answered by lilith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea and theyd actually be more acurate because youd be stretched out to your full height.
by lying down the weight of your body completely straightens your spine,
so really you find your heigh better if your lying down!
2007-08-29 11:31:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
is a ruler the same length no matter which way it is laying?
2007-08-29 11:31:15 · answer #7 · answered by budlightdonkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's how babies and small children are measured
2007-08-29 11:31:47 · answer #8 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋