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How tall is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 2.18 m (7'2") 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 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s height
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 2.18 m (7'2") tall. That is 218 centimetres, or 7'2" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated high.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 43 cm (16.9 in) taller than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), and 56 cm (22.0 in) taller than the average adult woman (about 1.62 m).
For a sense of scale, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar stands at almost the same height as Master Chief (2.18 m), and is just shorter than Alphonse Elric (2.19 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Kareem Abdul-Jabbar up against anyone else, to scale.
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Height in context
- 43 cm (17 in) taller than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
- 56 cm (22 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
- At 125% of the average man’s height, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is above typical adult male stature.
- Use the comparison tool above to place Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 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).
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar height — frequently asked
- How tall is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 2.18 m (7'2") tall.
- How tall is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in feet?
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 7'2" tall.
- How tall is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in cm?
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 2.18 m (218 cm) tall.
- Is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar tall?
- Yes — at 2.18 m (7'2"), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is taller than the average adult, by 43 cm (16.9 in).
- Who is taller, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar or Alphonse Elric?
- Alphonse Elric is taller, at 2.19 m versus Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at 2.18 m.
- Is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar taller than Shaquille O'Neal?
- Yes — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 2.18 m, which is taller than Shaquille O'Neal at 2.16 m.
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