Below is a breakdown of each height range, from very short to extremely tall, and how each one can shape your dating experience.

• 5’4” or >: Very Short

• 5’5”-5’7”: Short

• 5’8”-5’9”: Average

• 5’10”-5’11”: Above average

• 6’-6’1”: Tall

• 6’2”-6’5”: Very Tall

• 6’6”+: Extremely Tall

Each section will contain how your height will affect your dating life, at that height, and tips & tricks that will allow you to succeed at that height.

Feel free to just scroll down to your own height, or browse around and see what it’s like for men at different heights.

5’4” or >: Very Short - 5th Percentile

This is unfortunately the most difficult height to be in the dating market but difficult doesn’t mean impossible.

In this height range about half of women are your height or taller, which data shows is a significant disadvantage. You will receive about half of the romantic attention you would receive if you were exactly the same person but 6ft tall instead. Fortunately for you, half isn’t exactly 0%. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s actually better than you thought.

As for tips I have a few for you. First, wearing taller shoes can definitely make a difference. First, consider wearing shoes with a subtle lift—up to 2.5 inches is usually undetectable and can nearly double the number of women you’re taller than at this height. Second, put your in-shoe height on dating apps. The average man already lies by an inch on dating apps(2” if they’re 5’10”) so if you aren’t already doing it this can give you an extra edge. Lastly, go after shorter women, statistics say you will do twice as well with a woman 2” shorter than you compared to 2” taller, so if approaching a group at a bar, or meeting a new group in class try your luck with the women shorter than you first.

Overall, being as tall as you are is making your dating life more difficult than it would be if you were taller, but it is by no means the end all be all. Assuming you complete the Full SMV Checklist (The list I made comprising the 8 minimum standards to compete in today’s dating market) there will likely still be a decent amount of women interested in you.

5’5”-5’7”: Short - 5-25th Percentile

At this height, you are being filtered out by a small but significant portion of women because of your height, but being taller than most women leaves you in an ok spot.

In this height range, you are taller than the majority of women, which is good news since the biggest advantages in height come from just being taller than the given woman you are speaking to. If you were exactly the same person, but 6ft tall, you would receive around 50% more attention from women. That is a bit of a jump but you aren’t exactly worlds apart.

As for tips I have a few for you. First, wearing taller shoes can definitely make a difference. Anything lifting 2”s or less is completely undetectable and will bring you to taller than 80-95% of women you speak to, leaving you in a surprisingly solid spot. Second, put your in-shoe height on dating apps. The average man already lies by an inch on dating apps(2” if they’re 5’10”) so if you aren’t already doing it, this can give you an extra edge. Lastly, go after shorter women, statistics say you will have a 50% better shot with a woman you’re 3” taller than, compared to 1” shorter than, so if approaching a group at a bar, or meeting a new group in class try your luck with the women shorter than you first.

Overall, being as tall as you are is making your dating life a little more difficult than it would be if you were taller, but not by too severe an amount. Assuming you complete the Full SMV Checklist (The list I made comprising the 8 minimum standards to compete in today’s dating market) there will likely be a decent amount of women interested in you.

5’8”-5’9”: Average - 25-60th Percentile

At this height, you are being filtered out by a small portion of women, but being taller than 80-90% of women, and significantly taller than 50%, leaves you in a solid spot.

In this height range, you’re roughly 5 inches above the average female height, making you taller than the majority of women you meet. Most of the benefits of height come from just being taller than the women you’re talking to, and the benefits really start falling off past the 4” taller mark, so being this height range is honestly pretty solid. If you were exactly the same, but 6ft tall, you would receive around 20% more attention from women. That is a difference, but don’t let anyone tell you “6ft or it’s over”. Statistically speaking it just isn’t true.

As for tips I have a few for you. First, consider wearing taller shoes. A modest shoe lift, around 2”, is completely undetectable but will give you a height boost, making you at least 4 inches taller than 80-90% of women. Second, I’d round up to 5’10” on dating apps. The data says you’ll be filtered out by one-third as many women who have filters set on dating apps just rounding from 5’8”(57%) to 5’10”(23%). The biggest 2” jump in height filters on dating apps. Lastly, be aware when approaching taller women, statistics say you will have a 50% better shot with a woman you’re 3” taller than, compared to 1” shorter than, so if approaching a group at a bar, or meeting a new group in class try your luck with the regular height or shorter women first.

Overall, your height is fairly neutral in terms of impact on your dating life. While you might not receive bonuses for being tall, the number of women filtering you out for height alone is small—especially after applying the tips above. Assuming you complete the Full SMV Checklist (The list I made comprising the 8 minimum standards to compete in today’s dating market), you should find substantial interest from women.

5’10”-5’11”: Above Average - 60-80th Percentile

At this height, your height is weirdly a non-factor in the dating market, which is actually a really good thing. 

The main effect of height in the dating market is as a filter, so the biggest benefits come from not getting filtered out. In this height range, you are noticeably taller than 90-95% of women, meaning women seldom filter you out. You are unfortunately just below the cut-off of receiving the tall advantage, which gives you an edge with taller women. This isn’t something I would be pressed about, though. Statistically speaking, if you were exactly the same person, but 6ft tall, you would receive 7% more attention from women. If you were the same person, but 6’3”, you would receive 13% more attention from women. Extremely marginal improvements. The primary benefit of being tall is not getting filtered out for being too short and being above average means that this is something you rarely need to worry about.

As for tips, you’re kind of in an interesting spot. Wearing taller shoes, around 2” of lift, is never detectable and can substantially increase your chances with taller women, but outside of that, they won’t be a big difference maker. When on dating apps, rounding up to 6ft will help marginally, but surprisingly less than you’d think. Among women who set height filters on dating apps, 77% include 5'10", 90% include 5'11", and 98% include 6 feet. Worth doing, but the improvements are small.

Overall, your height is a almost non-factor in your dating life at this height, which is a good thing. I have fewer tips for you than other height ranges, but that’s only because it’s not a problem in the first place. Assuming you complete the Full SMV Checklist (The list I made comprising the 8 minimum standards to compete in today’s dating market), you should find a large amount of interest from women.

6’-6’1”: Tall - 80-95th Percentile

At this height, you’ve crossed the coveted 6-foot mark, which is unsurprisingly a great spot to be.

Within this height range, you are essentially never getting filtered out because of your height. 98% of women with height filters set on dating apps include you within their filters. You also begin to experience the tall advantage which gives you a large bonus with tall women. Women who are 5’8”+ are usually filtering out 50% of men or more simply because of their height, leaving you with a sub-sector of women that you have a far greater shot with due to limited competition. I’ve met a couple 6ft guys who wish they were just a little bit taller, but any increase in height from here produces extremely marginal improvements. Statistically speaking, if you were exactly the same person, but 6’3”, you would receive 6% more attention from women. A pretty small improvement.

As for tips, I have a couple for you. Wearing taller shoes, around 2” of lift isn’t detectable, and will bring you an even more significant advantage with taller women, but the effects will be small. My biggest tip for you is, if you're having trouble finding someone, take advantage of your height and try your luck with taller women. You will have less competition for them and therefore a higher success rate, so if approaching a group at a bar, or meeting a new group in class try your luck with the taller women first.

Overall, you’re in a really good spot. It’s not as if your height alone will attract swathes of women, but you are never being docked or filtered out for it, and it gives you an advantage with a small sector of women. Assuming you complete the Full SMV Checklist (The list I made comprising the 8 minimum standards to compete in today’s dating market), you should find a large amount of interest from women.

6’2”-6’5”: Very Tall - 95-99.9th Percentile

At this height, you have the optimal height for dating as a man in North America or similar-height countries.

Within this height range, you are essentially never getting filtered out because of your height. 95-98% of women with height filters set on dating apps include you within their filters. You also are a benefactor of the tall advantage, where you receive a massive advantage with tall women. Women who are 5’8”+ are usually filtering out 50% of men or more simply because of their height, leaving you with a sub-sector of women that you have a far greater shot with due to limited competition. At your height, the advantage will get even greater the taller the woman.

As for tips, I really have only one for you. If you are struggling to find someone, try your luck with taller women. It’s not a guarantee that they like you, but due to them filtering out the majority of men, you gain a substantial advantage with them.

Overall, you are in the best place in the dating market from a height standpoint. No one filters you out, and you get an advantage with a small sector of women. Counter to what some people believe, your height won’t attract women on its own, but it is an advantage. Assuming you complete the Full SMV Checklist (The list I made comprising the 8 minimum standards to compete in today’s dating market), you should find a large amount of interest from women.

6’6”+: Extremely Tall - 99.9th Percentile

As I’m sure everyone tells you, you are extremely tall, which is a pretty damn good spot to be as far as dating is concerned.

At this height, you are filtered out by a small number of women due to your outlier height, but it is a small amount, around 10-20% similar to men in the 5’10'-11” range. You experience something men in that range don’t though which is the tall advantage. As an extremely tall man, you offer a rare opportunity for tall women (especially those 5’10” and above) to feel legitimately small, which gives you a distinct advantage with this group. You also get a massive advantage with a small sector of shorter women who fetishize height.

As for tips, I have a couple for you. When on dating apps I recommend actually understating your height by an inch or so. Women do begin to filter you out for your height on dating apps at this range, especially past 6’8”. Second, if you’re struggling to find someone, try going for taller women or women who seem particularly attracted to your height. You have the advantage of being disproportionally attractive to a small but substantial portion of women so take advantage of it.

Overall, your height is an advantage in dating. Despite being filtered out by some women, your height remains a strong asset, giving you a unique advantage with women drawn to taller men. Assuming you complete the Full SMV Checklist (The list I made comprising the 8 minimum standards to compete in today’s dating market), you should find a large amount of interest from women.

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