What does the gap look like?
A height difference chart.
Six everyday differences, drawn on one shared scale. Each example starts at 170 cm so the changes are easy to follow.
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10 cm difference
3.94 inches15 cm difference
5.91 inches20 cm difference
7.87 inches25 cm difference
9.84 inches30 cm difference
11.81 inchesHeight difference, at a glance.
Inches rounded to two decimal places. Ratios use the two example heights.
| Difference | Inches | Example heights | Height ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 cm | 1.97 in | 170 cm and 175 cm | 1.029× |
| 10 cm | 3.94 in | 170 cm and 180 cm | 1.059× |
| 15 cm | 5.91 in | 170 cm and 185 cm | 1.088× |
| 20 cm | 7.87 in | 170 cm and 190 cm | 1.118× |
| 25 cm | 9.84 in | 170 cm and 195 cm | 1.147× |
| 30 cm | 11.81 in | 170 cm and 200 cm | 1.176× |
Height differences in feet and inches.
One inch is exactly 2.54 cm. These examples use the complete heights before calculating the gap. Open a pair to adjust it in the calculator.
| Height pair | Difference in inches | Difference in centimeters | Try the comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5′ 4″ and 6′ 0″ | 8 in | 20.32 cm | Compare 5′ 4″ and 6′ 0″ |
| 5′ 7″ and 5′ 11″ | 4 in | 10.16 cm | Compare 5′ 7″ and 5′ 11″ |
| 5′ 0″ and 6′ 0″ | 12 in | 30.48 cm | Compare 5′ 0″ and 6′ 0″ |
| 5′ 5″ and 6′ 2″ | 9 in | 22.86 cm | Compare 5′ 5″ and 6′ 2″ |
Does 10 cm always look the same?
The absolute gap is always 10 cm. Its proportion depends on the two heights. Between 150 and 160 cm, the gap is about 6.7% of the shorter height. Between 190 and 200 cm, it is about 5.3%.
Pose, footwear, hair and viewing angle also change how a difference appears. These diagrams use barefoot-style silhouettes standing on one baseline.
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Open any example to change the numbers, or go to the main board to add people, animals and familiar objects. All of these charts use the same linear scaling rules as the live tool.
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