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How tall is Michael Jordan?

Michael Jordan is 198 cm tall, which is 6′ 6″ or 78 in.

That makes Michael Jordan 27 cm (10.6 in) taller than the average adult man worldwide, who stands around 171 cm (5′ 7″).

Height in cm
198 cm
Height in feet
6′ 6″
Height in inches
78 in
Height in meters
1.98 m

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Michael Jordan drawn to scale next to an average adult man (171 cm) and woman (159 cm).

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Questions about Michael Jordan's height

How tall is Michael Jordan in feet?
Michael Jordan is 6′ 6″ tall, or 78 in in total.
How tall is Michael Jordan in cm?
Michael Jordan is 198 cm tall, which equals 1.98 meters.
Who is taller, Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant?
Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant are the same height, 6′ 6″ (198 cm).
Is Michael Jordan taller than the average person?
Michael Jordan is 6′ 6″ (198 cm) tall. That makes Michael Jordan 27 cm (10.6 in) taller than the average adult man worldwide, who stands around 171 cm (5′ 7″).
How can I compare my height with Michael Jordan?
Open the height comparison tool from this page. Michael Jordan is added automatically, so you only need to enter your own height to see both figures on the same scale.

Heights of public figures are approximate. Published figures can differ slightly between sources.