How tall is Jack Nicklaus in cm?

Jack Nicklaus is 1.78 m (178 cm) tall.

Is Jack Nicklaus tall?

Jack Nicklaus is 1.78 m (5'10"), close to the average adult height.

Who is taller, Jack Nicklaus or Jungkook (BTS)?

Jungkook (BTS) is taller, at 1.79 m versus Jack Nicklaus at 1.78 m.

Is Jack Nicklaus taller than Bill Gates?

Yes — Jack Nicklaus is 1.78 m, which is taller than Bill Gates at 1.77 m.

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How tall is Jack Nicklaus?

Jack Nicklaus height compared to an average person, to scale — 1.78 m (5'10")

Jack Nicklaus 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 Jack Nicklaus’s height

Jack Nicklaus 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.

Jack Nicklaus 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, Jack Nicklaus 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 Jack Nicklaus up against anyone else, to scale.

Jack Nicklaus 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, Jack Nicklaus is above typical adult male stature.
Use the comparison tool above to place Jack Nicklaus 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).

Jack Nicklaus height — frequently asked

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

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