How tall is Great Dane?

About Great Dane’s height

Great Dane is 81 cm (2'8") tall. That is 81 centimetres, or 2'8" in feet and inches. This figure is measured shoulder height. Source confidence for this height is rated high.

Great Dane is 94 cm (37.0 in) shorter than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), though heights vary widely from person to person.

For a sense of scale, Great Dane stands at almost the same height as Gray Wolf (80 cm), and is just shorter than Spotted Hyena (85 cm). Use the comparison tool above to line Great Dane up against anyone else, to scale.

Great Dane vs the average person, to scale

Height in context

• 94 cm (37 in) shorter than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
• 81 cm (32 in) shorter than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
• At 46% of the average man’s height, Great Dane falls below typical adult male stature.
• Use the comparison tool above to place Great Dane 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).

Great Dane height — frequently asked

How tall is Great Dane?

Great Dane is 81 cm (2'8") tall.

How tall is Great Dane in feet?

Great Dane is 2'8" tall.

How tall is Great Dane in cm?

Great Dane is 81 cm (81 cm) tall.

Is Great Dane tall?

Great Dane is 81 cm (2'8"), which is shorter than the average adult man (about 1.75 m).

Who is taller, Great Dane or Spotted Hyena?

Spotted Hyena is taller, at 85 cm versus Great Dane at 81 cm.

Is Great Dane taller than Gray Wolf?

Yes — Great Dane is 81 cm, which is taller than Gray Wolf at 80 cm.