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How tall is E.T.?

E.T. height compared to an average person, to scale — 1 m (3'3")

E.T. is 1 m (3'3") tall.

Centimetres1 m
Feet & inches3'3"
Exact100 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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E.T.
1.75 m
Average American Man
E.T.1 m
Average American Man1.75 m

About E.T.’s height

E.T. is 1 m (3'3") tall. That is 100 centimetres, or 3'3" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated medium.

E.T. is 75 cm (29.5 in) shorter than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), though heights vary widely from person to person.

For a sense of scale, E.T. stands at almost the same height as Tiger (1 m), and is just shorter than Frodo Baggins (1.06 m). Use the comparison tool above to line E.T. up against anyone else, to scale.

E.T. vs the average person, to scale

1 mE.T.1.75 mAvg man1.62 mAvg woman

Height in context

  • 75 cm (30 in) shorter than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
  • 62 cm (24 in) shorter than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
  • At 57% of the average man’s height, E.T. falls below typical adult male stature.
  • Use the comparison tool above to place E.T. 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).

E.T. height — frequently asked

How tall is E.T.?
E.T. is 1 m (3'3") tall.
How tall is E.T. in feet?
E.T. is 3'3" tall.
How tall is E.T. in cm?
E.T. is 1 m (100 cm) tall.
Is E.T. tall?
E.T. is 1 m (3'3"), which is shorter than the average adult man (about 1.75 m).
Who is taller, E.T. or Frodo Baggins?
Frodo Baggins is taller, at 1.06 m versus E.T. at 1 m.
Is E.T. taller than Anya Forger?
Yes — E.T. is 1 m, which is taller than Anya Forger at 99 cm.