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How tall is Common Eland?

Common Eland is 1.6 m (5'3") tall.
Measured: shoulder.
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 Common Eland’s height
Common Eland is 1.6 m (5'3") tall. That is 160 centimetres, or 5'3" in feet and inches. This figure is measured shoulder. Source confidence for this height is rated high.
Common Eland is 15 cm (5.9 in) shorter than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), though heights vary widely from person to person.
For a sense of scale, Common Eland stands at almost the same height as Scarlett Johansson (1.6 m), and is just shorter than Billie Eilish (1.61 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Common Eland up against anyone else, to scale.
Common Eland vs the average person, to scale
Height in context
- 15 cm (6 in) shorter than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
- 2 cm (1 in) shorter than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
- At 91% of the average man’s height, Common Eland falls below typical adult male stature.
- Use the comparison tool above to place Common Eland 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).
Common Eland height — frequently asked
- How tall is Common Eland?
- Common Eland is 1.6 m (5'3") tall.
- How tall is Common Eland in feet?
- Common Eland is 5'3" tall.
- How tall is Common Eland in cm?
- Common Eland is 1.6 m (160 cm) tall.
- Is Common Eland tall?
- Common Eland is 1.6 m (5'3"), which is shorter than the average adult man (about 1.75 m).
- Who is taller, Common Eland or Billie Eilish?
- Billie Eilish is taller, at 1.61 m versus Common Eland at 1.6 m.
- Is Common Eland taller than Average Woman (World)?
- Yes — Common Eland is 1.6 m, which is taller than Average Woman (World) at 1.59 m.
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