You are about a centimeter taller in the morning than at night.

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1 cm

You are about a centimeter taller in the morning than at night.

People are usually slightly taller after a night lying down because spinal discs regain fluid when unloaded. Around a centimeter is a useful rough illustration, not a fixed daily change for everyone.

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