Supported devices:
iPhones
- iphone 13 pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iphone 12 pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPad
- iPad Pro 12.9″(4th generation and later)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation and later)
The iPhone 12 models have managed to surprise us with a lot of interesting features. With the LiDAR scanner available on the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max, you can now measure a person’s height from floor to crown with the Measure app. Also, if you are sitting on a chair, it will measure the height of the person sitting. The Measure app on iPhone accurately measures your height using the camera. Let’s figure out how.
How to measure a person’s height using iPhone and iPad
- Have the person stand in good light.
- Open the Measurement app on your iPhone.
- Wait a few minutes; you will see a white glow at the top of the person’s head.
- Take a snapshot of the measurement by clicking on it.
- You can also click on the screenshot in the bottom left corner to save the photo. Tap Done, then choose Save to Photo or Save to Files.
- When a person moves away from the lens, the height automatically resets and your iPhone is ready to measure the next person’s height.
Notes:
- You can also measure the height of a seated person using the app.
- Avoid dark backgrounds and reflective surfaces.
- Don’t stand too close to the person; otherwise the height will not be accurate.
- Make sure the height of the person you are measuring is not covered by a mask, goggles, or the like.
Is the measured height on the iPhone accurate?
With all the experience I’ve had, the accuracy took me by surprise because they were almost perfect; Let’s call it 99.9% accuracy. The Measure app uses augmented reality (AR) to turn your devices into a tape measure. The LiDAR + AR scanner allows you to measure the height of a person standing in front of you. Not only that, you can also use the Measure app to get the exact dimensions of multiple objects; horizontally and vertically.
How accurately was your height measured on your iPhone?
My experience with this technology has been satisfactory; I am convinced of the accuracy. I would recommend sticking to the usual methods if you need to present your height professionally for an event. Otherwise, the results obtained are super-satisfactory; I mean, who is not surprised by the functionality of LiDaR.
How does this feature turn out for you? Let me know in the comments section below.