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How tall is Manute Bol?

Manute Bol height compared to an average person, to scale — 2.31 m (7'7")

Manute Bol is 2.31 m (7'7") tall.

Centimetres2.31 m
Feet & inches7'7"
Exact231 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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2.31 m
Manute Bol
1.75 m
Average American Man
Manute Bol2.31 m
Average American Man1.75 m

About Manute Bol’s height

Manute Bol is 2.31 m (7'7") tall. That is 231 centimetres, or 7'7" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated high.

Manute Bol is 56 cm (22.0 in) taller than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), and 69 cm (27.2 in) taller than the average adult woman (about 1.62 m).

For a sense of scale, Manute Bol stands at almost the same height as Gheorghe Muresan (2.31 m), and is just shorter than Sunflower (2.4 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Manute Bol up against anyone else, to scale.

Manute Bol vs the average person, to scale

2.31 mManute Bol1.75 mAvg man1.62 mAvg woman

Height in context

  • 56 cm (22 in) taller than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
  • 69 cm (27 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
  • At 132% of the average man’s height, Manute Bol is above typical adult male stature.
  • Use the comparison tool above to place Manute Bol 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).

Manute Bol height — frequently asked

How tall is Manute Bol?
Manute Bol is 2.31 m (7'7") tall.
How tall is Manute Bol in feet?
Manute Bol is 7'7" tall.
How tall is Manute Bol in cm?
Manute Bol is 2.31 m (231 cm) tall.
Is Manute Bol tall?
Yes — at 2.31 m (7'7"), Manute Bol is taller than the average adult, by 56 cm (22.0 in).
Who is taller, Manute Bol or Sunflower?
Sunflower is taller, at 2.4 m versus Manute Bol at 2.31 m.
Is Manute Bol taller than Ryuk?
Yes — Manute Bol is 2.31 m, which is taller than Ryuk at 2.3 m.