Can I grow taller after 16?

[Anonymous]

Hi, i’m a 16 year old boy and I’m slightly over 5’9, i was wondering if i could grow taller? I’d love to be 6+feet tall.

[SueShe]

Boys typically stop growing between the ages of 16 and 18.

Most boys will have completed their growth by age 18 when their growth plates close, but some may continue to grow slightly into their early 20s. Factors such as genetics, nutrition, and overall health can influence growth patterns.

You have pretty much achieved your final height. Perhaps, with a little luck, you might grow another 1/2 inch but not much more.

Why is being over 6' so important to you?

Is it that you are "brainwashed" by social media that states that you have to be 6'+ in order to be someone? What about your personality and character? That is way more important than the altitude above ground.

[Asker]

Because being taller is often seen as more attractive

[SueShe]

So, your aim is to be attractive? What is your purpose behind that? Attract girl? Is that the only reason?

[PrincessC16]

You can experience growth spurt all the way into your early 20's

[Asker]

Ah, so i have 4+ years left? Cool, thanks.🤔

[PrincessC16]

You're welcome

[DryGermanGuy]

Depending on your personal genetic and hormonal circumstances you could grow till 20.

[ChiTown33]

Most definitely. I was only 6'1" when I was 16. I still had 4 more inches to grow.

[Nikki1989]

Work on your personality and not trivial details like height.

[Asker]

I’ll keep that in mind, thank you

[jahaims]

I was 6ft at 13, 6'2 at 18 and 6'4 by 20

[Asker]

Interesting, how tall are your relatives if i may ask?

[MemeSupreme]

possible but not likely

[Gaylordslav]

only if your kneegrow