got a half unit (.5) in my height and MFP doesnt credit it.

ferd_ttp5
ferd_ttp5 Posts: 246 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
im 172.5 male how should i credit the half (.5) in my actual height? Because when i log it up in my fitness pal goals in a same metric unit I type it up 172.5 but MFP showed its only 172 so it does mean i'm only 5'7? But some height converters websites says that 172.5 has already reach 5'8 in Ft. And Inches unit, Any advice and helps how to fix this height unit problems thanks

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  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,649 Member
    Put it in in centimetres instead
  • ferd_ttp5
    ferd_ttp5 Posts: 246 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    Put it in in centimetres instead
    172.5 is already a cm but my problem on it is if i type 172.5 on MFP only showing it as a 172 not crediting the .5

  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,649 Member
    edited April 2017
    Sorry, I had a brainfart. I wouldn't sweat it. does putting 172 and 173 in even make a difference to the calorie goal?
  • ferd_ttp5
    ferd_ttp5 Posts: 246 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    Sorry, I had a brainfart. I wouldn't sweat it.
    lol its ok but though it is not a big problem to problem up 172cm to 69kg is 2100 maintenance level vs 173 to 69kg is 2110 maintenance cal lol its only 10 and dont need to worry. Lol

  • jpoehls9025
    jpoehls9025 Posts: 471 Member
    ferd_ttp5 wrote: »
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    Sorry, I had a brainfart. I wouldn't sweat it.
    lol its ok but though it is not a big problem to problem up 172cm to 69kg is 2100 maintenance level vs 173 to 69kg is 2110 maintenance cal lol its only 10 and dont need to worry. Lol

    I know what you mean tho some times those calorie restrictions can get real especially on a cut! We all want to at heart be at forever bulks LOL
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    edited April 2017
    So you can have 1.25 L diet coke a day to make up for the unaccountable 0.5cm

    If you make an effort to stand up taller to get to 173cms you might burn some more calories...
  • heiliskrimsli
    heiliskrimsli Posts: 735 Member
    In the grand scheme of things that half centimeter is not making a difference.
  • richardpkennedy1
    richardpkennedy1 Posts: 1,890 Member
    Doesn't make a difference! I stand about 170.5 and just round it up to 171
  • TimothyFish
    TimothyFish Posts: 4,925 Member
    Don't major over minors.
  • subcounter
    subcounter Posts: 2,382 Member
    ferd_ttp5 wrote: »
    im 172.5 male how should i credit the half (.5) in my actual height? Because when i log it up in my fitness pal goals in a same metric unit I type it up 172.5 but MFP showed its only 172 so it does mean i'm only 5'7? But some height converters websites says that 172.5 has already reach 5'8 in Ft. And Inches unit, Any advice and helps how to fix this height unit problems thanks

    Half a cm in height has about 3 calorie impact on your TDEE. Do an extra yawn or jump once, and add it as 173 cm if you feel like you've been robbed of your half a cm :wink:
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,649 Member
    I'm surprised you can measure your height with such accuracy, actually.
  • SierraFatToSkinny
    SierraFatToSkinny Posts: 463 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    I'm surprised you can measure your height with such accuracy, actually.
    I know... is he doing a water displacement test or something?
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,649 Member
    edited April 2017
    SierraFatToSkinny wrote: »
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    I'm surprised you can measure your height with such accuracy, actually.
    I know... is he doing a water displacement test or something?

    Right?? I comes up at anywhere between 163 and 165 depending on who is measuring me, my weight, water retention and how tired I am. or how poofy my hair is.
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    Weight affects TDEE , not height.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    OP.... Didn't you post recently about having success by eyeballing portions, not weighing, measuring etc? Not sure why 0.5cm is worrying you..
  • subcounter
    subcounter Posts: 2,382 Member
    trigden1991 wrote: »
    Weight affects TDEE , not height.

    There are numerous estimation formula's that incorporate height calculating the BMR, I have a feeling OP is using one that does that.
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    subcounter wrote: »
    trigden1991 wrote: »
    Weight affects TDEE , not height.

    There are numerous estimation formula's that incorporate height calculating the BMR, I have a feeling OP is using one that does that.

    From what was written it sounds like he is using MFP.
  • subcounter
    subcounter Posts: 2,382 Member
    trigden1991 wrote: »
    subcounter wrote: »
    trigden1991 wrote: »
    Weight affects TDEE , not height.

    There are numerous estimation formula's that incorporate height calculating the BMR, I have a feeling OP is using one that does that.

    From what was written it sounds like he is using MFP.

    Hmm MFP uses Mifflin-St. Jeor equations as far as I know.

    Men: (10 * W) + (6.25 * H ) - (5 * A) + 5
    Women: (10 * W) + (6.25 * H ) - (5 * A) - 161
    Variables: W=weight in kilograms, H=height in centimeters, A=age in years
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