If your wall is 96 then 48 is half.
Tile half wall height.
I prefer at least 6 and a half to 7 feet.
Half the wall is half the wall.
Some people like to go all the way to the ceiling.
The minimum should be 6 feet from the base.
Calculate your ideal height for the half wall which typically ranges between 30 to 40 inches.
I believe your title or question answers it s self.
I have seen it done as a fully tiled wall but ours will be only half way up.
Factoring in the grout lines this meets the minimum with a bit to spare.
A classic offset or straight set pattern in a standard field size tile works best for this wall height.
Variables to consider include the size of your planned field tiles including grout width as well as.
The classic design feature is usually between 34 and 54 high with 36 being the average height.
Standard tub and shower walls the minimum code height for a tub or shower enclosure s waterproof covering is 6 above the finished floor.
Much depends on your taste how tall the shower head is and whether you want extra protection from mold or potential splashes on the paint that could eventually cause problems.
How high to tile when tiling half the wall.
A practical height when working with full sized 12 tiles is 6 courses.