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How tall is Karl Malone?
Karl Malone is 2.06 m (6'9") 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 Karl Malone’s height
Karl Malone is 2.06 m (6'9") tall. That is 206 centimetres, or 6'9" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated high.
Karl Malone is 31 cm (12.2 in) taller than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), and 44 cm (17.3 in) taller than the average adult woman (about 1.62 m).
For a sense of scale, Karl Malone stands at almost the same height as LeBron James (2.06 m), and is just shorter than Kevin Durant (2.08 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Karl Malone up against anyone else, to scale.
Karl Malone vs the average person, to scale
Height in context
- 31 cm (12 in) taller than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
- 44 cm (17 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
- At 118% of the average man’s height, Karl Malone is above typical adult male stature.
- Use the comparison tool above to place Karl Malone 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).
Karl Malone height — frequently asked
- How tall is Karl Malone?
- Karl Malone is 2.06 m (6'9") tall.
- How tall is Karl Malone in feet?
- Karl Malone is 6'9" tall.
- How tall is Karl Malone in cm?
- Karl Malone is 2.06 m (206 cm) tall.
- Is Karl Malone tall?
- Yes — at 2.06 m (6'9"), Karl Malone is taller than the average adult, by 31 cm (12.2 in).
- Who is taller, Karl Malone or Kevin Durant?
- Kevin Durant is taller, at 2.08 m versus Karl Malone at 2.06 m.
- Is Karl Malone taller than Guts?
- Yes — Karl Malone is 2.06 m, which is taller than Guts at 2.04 m.
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