How tall is Magnus Carlsen in cm?

Magnus Carlsen is 1.8 m (180 cm) tall.

Is Magnus Carlsen tall?

Magnus Carlsen is 1.8 m (5'11"), close to the average adult height.

Who is taller, Magnus Carlsen or RM (BTS)?

RM (BTS) is taller, at 1.81 m versus Magnus Carlsen at 1.8 m.

Is Magnus Carlsen taller than Jungkook (BTS)?

Yes — Magnus Carlsen is 1.8 m, which is taller than Jungkook (BTS) at 1.79 m.

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How tall is Magnus Carlsen?

Magnus Carlsen height compared to an average person, to scale — 1.8 m (5'11")

Magnus Carlsen is 1.8 m (5'11") tall.

Centimetres1.8 m

Feet & inches5'11"

Exact180 cm

Confidencemedium

Sourcewidely cited

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 Magnus Carlsen’s height

Magnus Carlsen is 1.8 m (5'11") tall. That is 180 centimetres, or 5'11" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated medium.

Magnus Carlsen is 5 cm (2.0 in) taller than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), and 18 cm (7.1 in) taller than the average adult woman (about 1.62 m).

For a sense of scale, Magnus Carlsen stands at almost the same height as David Beckham (1.8 m), and is just shorter than RM (BTS) (1.81 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Magnus Carlsen up against anyone else, to scale.

Magnus Carlsen vs the average person, to scale

Height in context

5 cm (2 in) taller than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
18 cm (7 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
At 103% of the average man’s height, Magnus Carlsen is above typical adult male stature.
Use the comparison tool above to place Magnus Carlsen 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).

Magnus Carlsen height — frequently asked

How tall is Magnus Carlsen?: Magnus Carlsen is 1.8 m (5'11") tall.
How tall is Magnus Carlsen in feet?: Magnus Carlsen is 5'11" tall.
How tall is Magnus Carlsen in cm?: Magnus Carlsen is 1.8 m (180 cm) tall.
Is Magnus Carlsen tall?: Magnus Carlsen is 1.8 m (5'11"), close to the average adult height.
Who is taller, Magnus Carlsen or RM (BTS)?: RM (BTS) is taller, at 1.81 m versus Magnus Carlsen at 1.8 m.
Is Magnus Carlsen taller than Jungkook (BTS)?: Yes — Magnus Carlsen is 1.8 m, which is taller than Jungkook (BTS) at 1.79 m.

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