For role playing info:

Assuming the standard height (1) is 6 feet here are the outliers for the different races in inches.
The only thing height effects in skyrim is player movement speed.

Redguard M .4"
Nord 2.2"
Breton F -3.6"
Altmer 5.26"
Bosmer M -1.5"
Orsimer 3.25"
Argonian M .7"
Khajiit. F -3.6"

You don't notice it so much til you go 3rd person.