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How tall is Kobe Bryant?

Kobe Bryant height compared to an average person, to scale — 1.98 m (6'6")

Kobe Bryant is 1.98 m (6'6") tall.

Centimetres1.98 m
Feet & inches6'6"
Exact198 cm
Confidencehigh
SourceNBA official 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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Kobe Bryant
1.75 m
Average American Man
Kobe Bryant1.98 m
Average American Man1.75 m

About Kobe Bryant’s height

Kobe Bryant is 1.98 m (6'6") tall. That is 198 centimetres, or 6'6" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated high.

Kobe Bryant is 23 cm (9.1 in) taller than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), and 36 cm (14.2 in) taller than the average adult woman (about 1.62 m).

For a sense of scale, Kobe Bryant stands at almost the same height as Michael Jordan (1.98 m), and is just shorter than Shanks (1.99 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Kobe Bryant up against anyone else, to scale.

Kobe Bryant vs the average person, to scale

1.98 mKobe Bryant1.75 mAvg man1.62 mAvg woman

Height in context

  • 23 cm (9 in) taller than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
  • 36 cm (14 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
  • At 113% of the average man’s height, Kobe Bryant is above typical adult male stature.
  • Use the comparison tool above to place Kobe Bryant 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).

Kobe Bryant height — frequently asked

How tall is Kobe Bryant?
Kobe Bryant is 1.98 m (6'6") tall.
How tall is Kobe Bryant in feet?
Kobe Bryant is 6'6" tall.
How tall is Kobe Bryant in cm?
Kobe Bryant is 1.98 m (198 cm) tall.
Is Kobe Bryant tall?
Yes — at 1.98 m (6'6"), Kobe Bryant is taller than the average adult, by 23 cm (9.1 in).
Who is taller, Kobe Bryant or Shanks?
Shanks is taller, at 1.99 m versus Kobe Bryant at 1.98 m.
Is Kobe Bryant taller than King Felipe VI?
Yes — Kobe Bryant is 1.98 m, which is taller than King Felipe VI at 1.97 m.