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How tall is Emmitt Smith?

Emmitt Smith height compared to an average person, to scale — 1.75 m (5'9")

Emmitt Smith is 1.75 m (5'9") tall.

Centimetres1.75 m
Feet & inches5'9"
Exact175 cm
Confidencehigh
SourceNFL official listing

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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Emmitt Smith
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About Emmitt Smith’s height

Emmitt Smith is 1.75 m (5'9") tall. That is 175 centimetres, or 5'9" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated high.

At 1.75 m, Emmitt Smith is almost exactly the height of the average adult man (about 1.75 m).

For a sense of scale, Emmitt Smith stands at almost the same height as Neymar (1.75 m), and is just shorter than Vinícius Júnior (1.76 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Emmitt Smith up against anyone else, to scale.

Emmitt Smith vs the average person, to scale

1.75 mEmmitt Smith1.75 mAvg man1.62 mAvg woman

Height in context

  • 0 cm (0 in) shorter than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
  • 13 cm (5 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
  • At 100% of the average man’s height, Emmitt Smith is above typical adult male stature.
  • Use the comparison tool above to place Emmitt Smith 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).

Emmitt Smith height — frequently asked

How tall is Emmitt Smith?
Emmitt Smith is 1.75 m (5'9") tall.
How tall is Emmitt Smith in feet?
Emmitt Smith is 5'9" tall.
How tall is Emmitt Smith in cm?
Emmitt Smith is 1.75 m (175 cm) tall.
Is Emmitt Smith tall?
Emmitt Smith is 1.75 m (5'9"), close to the average adult height.
Who is taller, Emmitt Smith or Vinícius Júnior?
Vinícius Júnior is taller, at 1.76 m versus Emmitt Smith at 1.75 m.
Is Emmitt Smith taller than Robert Downey Jr.?
Yes — Emmitt Smith is 1.75 m, which is taller than Robert Downey Jr. at 1.74 m.