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How tall is Cho Oyu?
Cho Oyu is 8.2 km (26,864 ft) tall.
Measured: elevation.
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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About Cho Oyu’s height
Cho Oyu is 8.2 km (26,864 ft) tall. That is 818800 centimetres, or 26,864 ft in feet and inches. This figure is measured elevation. Source confidence for this height is rated high.
For a sense of scale, Cho Oyu is just shorter than Makalu (8.5 km), and is a little taller than Nanga Parbat (8.1 km). Use the comparison tool above to line Cho Oyu up against anyone else, to scale.
Cho Oyu in perspective
Height in context
- Cho Oyu at 8.2 km (26,864 ft) is approximately 4678.9× the height of an average adult man (1.75 m).
- Use the comparison tool above to place Cho Oyu 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).
Cho Oyu height — frequently asked
- How tall is Cho Oyu?
- Cho Oyu is 8.2 km (26,864 ft) tall.
- How tall is Cho Oyu in feet?
- Cho Oyu is 26,864 ft tall.
- How tall is Cho Oyu in cm?
- Cho Oyu is 8.2 km (818800 cm) tall.
- Who is taller, Cho Oyu or Makalu?
- Makalu is taller, at 8.5 km versus Cho Oyu at 8.2 km.
- Is Cho Oyu taller than Nanga Parbat?
- Yes — Cho Oyu is 8.2 km, which is taller than Nanga Parbat at 8.1 km.
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