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How tall is Average 12-Year-Old?

Average 12-Year-Old height compared to an average person, to scale — 1.49 m (4'11")

Average 12-Year-Old is 1.49 m (4'11") tall.

Centimetres1.49 m
Feet & inches4'11"
Exact149 cm
Confidencehigh
SourceCDC/NHANES

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 12-Year-Old
1.75 m
Average American Man
Average 12-Year-Old1.49 m
Average American Man1.75 m

About Average 12-Year-Old’s height

Average 12-Year-Old is 1.49 m (4'11") tall. That is 149 centimetres, or 4'11" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated high.

Average 12-Year-Old is 26 cm (10.2 in) shorter than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), though heights vary widely from person to person.

For a sense of scale, Average 12-Year-Old stands at almost the same height as Hippopotamus (1.5 m), and is a little taller than Danny DeVito (1.47 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Average 12-Year-Old up against anyone else, to scale.

Average 12-Year-Old vs the average person, to scale

1.49 mAverage 12-Ye…1.75 mAvg man1.62 mAvg woman

Height in context

  • 26 cm (10 in) shorter than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
  • 13 cm (5 in) shorter than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
  • At 85% of the average man’s height, Average 12-Year-Old falls below typical adult male stature.
  • Use the comparison tool above to place Average 12-Year-Old 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).

Average 12-Year-Old height — frequently asked

How tall is Average 12-Year-Old?
Average 12-Year-Old is 1.49 m (4'11") tall.
How tall is Average 12-Year-Old in feet?
Average 12-Year-Old is 4'11" tall.
How tall is Average 12-Year-Old in cm?
Average 12-Year-Old is 1.49 m (149 cm) tall.
Is Average 12-Year-Old tall?
Average 12-Year-Old is 1.49 m (4'11"), which is shorter than the average adult man (about 1.75 m).
Who is taller, Average 12-Year-Old or Hippopotamus?
Hippopotamus is taller, at 1.5 m versus Average 12-Year-Old at 1.49 m.
Is Average 12-Year-Old taller than Danny DeVito?
Yes — Average 12-Year-Old is 1.49 m, which is taller than Danny DeVito at 1.47 m.