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How tall is Gandalf?
Gandalf is 1.8 m (5'11") tall.
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 Gandalf’s height
Gandalf is 1.8 m (5'11") tall. That is 180 centimetres, or 5'11" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated low.
Gandalf is 5 cm (2.0 in) taller than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), and 18 cm (7.1 in) taller than the average adult woman (about 1.62 m).
For a sense of scale, Gandalf stands at almost the same height as David Beckham (1.8 m), and is just shorter than RM (BTS) (1.81 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Gandalf up against anyone else, to scale.
Gandalf vs the average person, to scale
Height in context
- 5 cm (2 in) taller than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
- 18 cm (7 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
- At 103% of the average man’s height, Gandalf is above typical adult male stature.
- Use the comparison tool above to place Gandalf 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).
Gandalf height — frequently asked
- How tall is Gandalf?
- Gandalf is 1.8 m (5'11") tall.
- How tall is Gandalf in feet?
- Gandalf is 5'11" tall.
- How tall is Gandalf in cm?
- Gandalf is 1.8 m (180 cm) tall.
- Is Gandalf tall?
- Gandalf is 1.8 m (5'11"), close to the average adult height.
- Who is taller, Gandalf or RM (BTS)?
- RM (BTS) is taller, at 1.81 m versus Gandalf at 1.8 m.
- Is Gandalf taller than Jungkook (BTS)?
- Yes — Gandalf is 1.8 m, which is taller than Jungkook (BTS) at 1.79 m.
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