This page explains exactly how HeightDecoded arrives at the heights we publish, so you can judge the numbers for yourself.
Step 1: find the original claim
We trace a height back to the first place it appeared. Was it the person speaking in an interview? A team roster? An agency card? A fan wiki with no source at all? The origin tells us how much weight to give it.
Step 2: rate the source
| Source type | How much we trust it |
|---|---|
| League or combine measurement without shoes | Very high |
| The person’s own words on record | High, but people round up |
| Team roster or agency card | Medium to high |
| Photo comparisons with well-documented people | Medium |
| Repeated online figure with no origin | Low |
Step 3: check the footwear
Shoes are the biggest source of confusion. Dress shoes add 2 to 3 cm, boots 3 to 5 cm, heels anything up to 12 cm or more, and some stars use hidden lifts. We note what a person usually wears and adjust our photo comparisons for it.
Step 4: compare photos carefully
A comparison only counts when both people stand on the same surface at a similar distance from the lens, with posture and shoes visible. We look at several events instead of a single shot.
Step 5: publish with a confidence note
Every profile gives a main number and, where it makes sense, a realistic range. If the evidence is thin, we say so in plain words.
Corrections
If you have a better source, send it to contact@heightdecoded.com. We update the article, note the change and thank you for it.