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How tall is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 218 cm tall, which is 7′ 2″ or 85.8 in.

That makes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 47 cm (18.5 in) taller than the average adult man worldwide, who stands around 171 cm (5′ 7″).

Height in cm
218 cm
Height in feet
7′ 2″
Height in inches
85.8 in
Height in meters
2.18 m

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Questions about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's height

How tall is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in feet?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 7′ 2″ tall, or 85.8 in in total.
How tall is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in cm?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 218 cm tall, which equals 2.18 meters.
Who is taller, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar or Shaquille O'Neal?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is taller. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 7′ 2″ (218 cm) and Shaquille O'Neal is 7′ 1″ (216 cm), a difference of 2 cm (0.8 in).
Is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar taller than the average person?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 7′ 2″ (218 cm) tall. That makes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 47 cm (18.5 in) taller than the average adult man worldwide, who stands around 171 cm (5′ 7″).
How can I compare my height with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
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