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How tall is Magic Johnson?
Magic Johnson 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 Magic Johnson’s height
Magic Johnson 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.
Magic Johnson 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, Magic Johnson 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 Magic Johnson up against anyone else, to scale.
Magic Johnson 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, Magic Johnson is above typical adult male stature.
- Use the comparison tool above to place Magic Johnson 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).
Magic Johnson height — frequently asked
- How tall is Magic Johnson?
- Magic Johnson is 2.06 m (6'9") tall.
- How tall is Magic Johnson in feet?
- Magic Johnson is 6'9" tall.
- How tall is Magic Johnson in cm?
- Magic Johnson is 2.06 m (206 cm) tall.
- Is Magic Johnson tall?
- Yes — at 2.06 m (6'9"), Magic Johnson is taller than the average adult, by 31 cm (12.2 in).
- Who is taller, Magic Johnson or Kevin Durant?
- Kevin Durant is taller, at 2.08 m versus Magic Johnson at 2.06 m.
- Is Magic Johnson taller than Guts?
- Yes — Magic Johnson is 2.06 m, which is taller than Guts at 2.04 m.
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