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How tall is Anthony Joshua?

Anthony Joshua height compared to an average person, to scale — 1.98 m (6'6")

Anthony Joshua is 1.98 m (6'6") tall.

Centimetres1.98 m
Feet & inches6'6"
Exact198 cm
Confidencemedium
Sourcewidely cited

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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Average American Man1.75 m

About Anthony Joshua’s height

Anthony Joshua is 1.98 m (6'6") tall. That is 198 centimetres, or 6'6" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated medium.

Anthony Joshua is 23 cm (9.1 in) taller than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), and 36 cm (14.2 in) taller than the average adult woman (about 1.62 m).

For a sense of scale, Anthony Joshua stands at almost the same height as Michael Jordan (1.98 m), and is just shorter than Shanks (1.99 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Anthony Joshua up against anyone else, to scale.

Anthony Joshua vs the average person, to scale

1.98 mAnthony Joshua1.75 mAvg man1.62 mAvg woman

Height in context

  • 23 cm (9 in) taller than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
  • 36 cm (14 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
  • At 113% of the average man’s height, Anthony Joshua is above typical adult male stature.
  • Use the comparison tool above to place Anthony Joshua 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).

Anthony Joshua height — frequently asked

How tall is Anthony Joshua?
Anthony Joshua is 1.98 m (6'6") tall.
How tall is Anthony Joshua in feet?
Anthony Joshua is 6'6" tall.
How tall is Anthony Joshua in cm?
Anthony Joshua is 1.98 m (198 cm) tall.
Is Anthony Joshua tall?
Yes — at 1.98 m (6'6"), Anthony Joshua is taller than the average adult, by 23 cm (9.1 in).
Who is taller, Anthony Joshua or Shanks?
Shanks is taller, at 1.99 m versus Anthony Joshua at 1.98 m.
Is Anthony Joshua taller than King Felipe VI?
Yes — Anthony Joshua is 1.98 m, which is taller than King Felipe VI at 1.97 m.