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How tall is Abraham Lincoln?

Abraham Lincoln height compared to an average person, to scale — 1.93 m (6'4")

Abraham Lincoln is 1.93 m (6'4") tall.

Centimetres1.93 m
Feet & inches6'4"
Exact193 cm
Confidencehigh
Sourcehistorical record

Heights are compiled from public sources — official league & agency listings, published profiles and reference data — and cross-checked; the confidence flag reflects how consistently sources agree. Last reviewed 2026-09-30.

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Abraham Lincoln
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Average American Man
Abraham Lincoln1.93 m
Average American Man1.75 m

About Abraham Lincoln’s height

Abraham Lincoln is 1.93 m (6'4") tall. That is 193 centimetres, or 6'4" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated high.

Abraham Lincoln is 18 cm (7.1 in) taller than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), and 31 cm (12.2 in) taller than the average adult woman (about 1.62 m).

For a sense of scale, Abraham Lincoln stands at almost the same height as Michael Phelps (1.93 m), and is just shorter than Jeff Goldblum (1.94 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Abraham Lincoln up against anyone else, to scale.

Abraham Lincoln vs the average person, to scale

1.93 mAbraham Linco…1.75 mAvg man1.62 mAvg woman

Height in context

  • 18 cm (7 in) taller than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
  • 31 cm (12 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
  • At 110% of the average man’s height, Abraham Lincoln is above typical adult male stature.
  • Use the comparison tool above to place Abraham Lincoln side by side with any person or object — you’ll see the size difference at a glance.

World height averages: adult men ≈1.75 m, adult women ≈1.62 m (compiled from global studies; varies by region).

Abraham Lincoln height — frequently asked

How tall is Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln is 1.93 m (6'4") tall.
How tall is Abraham Lincoln in feet?
Abraham Lincoln is 6'4" tall.
How tall is Abraham Lincoln in cm?
Abraham Lincoln is 1.93 m (193 cm) tall.
Is Abraham Lincoln tall?
Yes — at 1.93 m (6'4"), Abraham Lincoln is taller than the average adult, by 18 cm (7.1 in).
Who is taller, Abraham Lincoln or Jeff Goldblum?
Jeff Goldblum is taller, at 1.94 m versus Abraham Lincoln at 1.93 m.
Is Abraham Lincoln taller than George Foreman?
Yes — Abraham Lincoln is 1.93 m, which is taller than George Foreman at 1.92 m.