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How tall is LeBron James?

LeBron James height compared to an average person, to scale — 2.06 m (6'9")

LeBron James is 2.06 m (6'9") tall.

Centimetres2.06 m
Feet & inches6'9"
Exact206 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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LeBron James
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LeBron James2.06 m
Average American Man1.75 m

About LeBron James’s height

LeBron James 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.

LeBron James 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, LeBron James stands at almost the same height as Magic Johnson (2.06 m), and is just shorter than Kevin Durant (2.08 m). Use the comparison tool above to line LeBron James up against anyone else, to scale.

LeBron James vs the average person, to scale

2.06 mLeBron James1.75 mAvg man1.62 mAvg woman

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, LeBron James is above typical adult male stature.
  • Use the comparison tool above to place LeBron James 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).

LeBron James height — frequently asked

How tall is LeBron James?
LeBron James is 2.06 m (6'9") tall.
How tall is LeBron James in feet?
LeBron James is 6'9" tall.
How tall is LeBron James in cm?
LeBron James is 2.06 m (206 cm) tall.
Is LeBron James tall?
Yes — at 2.06 m (6'9"), LeBron James is taller than the average adult, by 31 cm (12.2 in).
Who is taller, LeBron James or Kevin Durant?
Kevin Durant is taller, at 2.08 m versus LeBron James at 2.06 m.
Is LeBron James taller than Guts?
Yes — LeBron James is 2.06 m, which is taller than Guts at 2.04 m.