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How tall is Kanye West?

Kanye West height compared to an average person, to scale — 1.7 m (5'7")

Kanye West is 1.7 m (5'7") tall.

Centimetres1.7 m
Feet & inches5'7"
Exact170 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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Kanye West1.7 m
Average American Man1.75 m

About Kanye West’s height

Kanye West is 1.7 m (5'7") tall. That is 170 centimetres, or 5'7" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated medium.

Kanye West is 5 cm (2.0 in) shorter than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), though heights vary widely from person to person.

For a sense of scale, Kanye West stands at almost the same height as Lionel Messi (1.7 m), and is just shorter than Jeff Bezos (1.71 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Kanye West up against anyone else, to scale.

Kanye West vs the average person, to scale

1.7 mKanye West1.75 mAvg man1.62 mAvg woman

Height in context

  • 5 cm (2 in) shorter than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
  • 8 cm (3 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
  • At 97% of the average man’s height, Kanye West falls below typical adult male stature.
  • Use the comparison tool above to place Kanye 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).

Kanye West height — frequently asked

How tall is Kanye West?
Kanye West is 1.7 m (5'7") tall.
How tall is Kanye West in feet?
Kanye West is 5'7" tall.
How tall is Kanye West in cm?
Kanye West is 1.7 m (170 cm) tall.
Is Kanye West tall?
Kanye West is 1.7 m (5'7"), close to the average adult height.
Who is taller, Kanye West or Jeff Bezos?
Jeff Bezos is taller, at 1.71 m versus Kanye West at 1.7 m.
Is Kanye West taller than Beyoncé?
Yes — Kanye West is 1.7 m, which is taller than Beyoncé at 1.69 m.