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How tall is Joel Embiid?

Joel Embiid height compared to an average person, to scale — 2.13 m (7'0")

Joel Embiid is 2.13 m (7'0") tall.

Centimetres2.13 m
Feet & inches7'0"
Exact213 cm
Confidencehigh
SourceNBA listing

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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2.13 m
Joel Embiid
1.75 m
Average American Man
Joel Embiid2.13 m
Average American Man1.75 m

About Joel Embiid’s height

Joel Embiid is 2.13 m (7'0") tall. That is 213 centimetres, or 7'0" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated high.

Joel Embiid is 38 cm (15.0 in) taller than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), and 51 cm (20.1 in) taller than the average adult woman (about 1.62 m).

For a sense of scale, Joel Embiid stands at almost the same height as Dirk Nowitzki (2.13 m), and is just shorter than Kokushibo (2.14 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Joel Embiid up against anyone else, to scale.

Joel Embiid vs the average person, to scale

2.13 mJoel Embiid1.75 mAvg man1.62 mAvg woman

Height in context

  • 38 cm (15 in) taller than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
  • 51 cm (20 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
  • At 122% of the average man’s height, Joel Embiid is above typical adult male stature.
  • Use the comparison tool above to place Joel Embiid 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).

Joel Embiid height — frequently asked

How tall is Joel Embiid?
Joel Embiid is 2.13 m (7'0") tall.
How tall is Joel Embiid in feet?
Joel Embiid is 7'0" tall.
How tall is Joel Embiid in cm?
Joel Embiid is 2.13 m (213 cm) tall.
Is Joel Embiid tall?
Yes — at 2.13 m (7'0"), Joel Embiid is taller than the average adult, by 38 cm (15.0 in).
Who is taller, Joel Embiid or Kokushibo?
Kokushibo is taller, at 2.14 m versus Joel Embiid at 2.13 m.
Is Joel Embiid taller than Giannis Antetokounmpo?
Yes — Joel Embiid is 2.13 m, which is taller than Giannis Antetokounmpo at 2.11 m.