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How tall is Jerry West?

Jerry West is 1.88 m (6'2") 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 Jerry West’s height
Jerry West is 1.88 m (6'2") tall. That is 188 centimetres, or 6'2" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated high.
Jerry West is 13 cm (5.1 in) taller than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), and 26 cm (10.2 in) taller than the average adult woman (about 1.62 m).
For a sense of scale, Jerry West stands at almost the same height as Stephen Curry (1.88 m), and is just shorter than Samuel L. Jackson (1.89 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Jerry West up against anyone else, to scale.
Jerry West vs the average person, to scale
Height in context
- 13 cm (5 in) taller than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
- 26 cm (10 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
- At 107% of the average man’s height, Jerry West is above typical adult male stature.
- Use the comparison tool above to place Jerry West 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).
Jerry West height — frequently asked
- How tall is Jerry West?
- Jerry West is 1.88 m (6'2") tall.
- How tall is Jerry West in feet?
- Jerry West is 6'2" tall.
- How tall is Jerry West in cm?
- Jerry West is 1.88 m (188 cm) tall.
- Is Jerry West tall?
- Yes — at 1.88 m (6'2"), Jerry West is taller than the average adult, by 13 cm (5.1 in).
- Who is taller, Jerry West or Samuel L. Jackson?
- Samuel L. Jackson is taller, at 1.89 m versus Jerry West at 1.88 m.
- Is Jerry West taller than Cristiano Ronaldo?
- Yes — Jerry West is 1.88 m, which is taller than Cristiano Ronaldo at 1.87 m.
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