How tall is Faf du Plessis in cm?

Faf du Plessis is 1.78 m (178 cm) tall.

Is Faf du Plessis tall?

Faf du Plessis is 1.78 m (5'10"), close to the average adult height.

Who is taller, Faf du Plessis or Jungkook (BTS)?

Jungkook (BTS) is taller, at 1.79 m versus Faf du Plessis at 1.78 m.

Is Faf du Plessis taller than Bill Gates?

Yes — Faf du Plessis is 1.78 m, which is taller than Bill Gates at 1.77 m.

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How tall is Faf du Plessis?

Faf du Plessis height compared to an average person, to scale — 1.78 m (5'10")

Faf du Plessis is 1.78 m (5'10") tall.

Centimetres1.78 m

Feet & inches5'10"

Exact178 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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About Faf du Plessis’s height

Faf du Plessis is 1.78 m (5'10") tall. That is 178 centimetres, or 5'10" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated medium.

Faf du Plessis is 3 cm (1.2 in) taller than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), and 16 cm (6.3 in) taller than the average adult woman (about 1.62 m).

For a sense of scale, Faf du Plessis stands at almost the same height as Kylian Mbappé (1.78 m), and is just shorter than Jungkook (BTS) (1.79 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Faf du Plessis up against anyone else, to scale.

Faf du Plessis vs the average person, to scale

Height in context

3 cm (1 in) taller than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
16 cm (6 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
At 102% of the average man’s height, Faf du Plessis is above typical adult male stature.
Use the comparison tool above to place Faf du Plessis 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).

Faf du Plessis height — frequently asked

How tall is Faf du Plessis?: Faf du Plessis is 1.78 m (5'10") tall.
How tall is Faf du Plessis in feet?: Faf du Plessis is 5'10" tall.
How tall is Faf du Plessis in cm?: Faf du Plessis is 1.78 m (178 cm) tall.
Is Faf du Plessis tall?: Faf du Plessis is 1.78 m (5'10"), close to the average adult height.
Who is taller, Faf du Plessis or Jungkook (BTS)?: Jungkook (BTS) is taller, at 1.79 m versus Faf du Plessis at 1.78 m.
Is Faf du Plessis taller than Bill Gates?: Yes — Faf du Plessis is 1.78 m, which is taller than Bill Gates at 1.77 m.

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