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I measured my height that is 5'5.8''. what should i consider 5'6'' or 5'5.5'' ?

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

5feet 6inches: 5feet 6 inches as it is over 5feet 5.5 inches.

Answered 12/28/2013

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