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How tall is Meryl Streep?

Meryl Streep height compared to an average person, to scale — 1.68 m (5'6")

Meryl Streep is 1.68 m (5'6") tall.

Centimetres1.68 m
Feet & inches5'6"
Exact168 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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Average American Man1.75 m

About Meryl Streep’s height

Meryl Streep is 1.68 m (5'6") tall. That is 168 centimetres, or 5'6" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated medium.

Meryl Streep is 7 cm (2.8 in) shorter than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), though heights vary widely from person to person.

For a sense of scale, Meryl Streep stands at almost the same height as Margot Robbie (1.68 m), and is just shorter than Beyoncé (1.69 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Meryl Streep up against anyone else, to scale.

Meryl Streep vs the average person, to scale

1.68 mMeryl Streep1.75 mAvg man1.62 mAvg woman

Height in context

  • 7 cm (3 in) shorter than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
  • 6 cm (2 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
  • At 96% of the average man’s height, Meryl Streep falls below typical adult male stature.
  • Use the comparison tool above to place Meryl Streep 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).

Meryl Streep height — frequently asked

How tall is Meryl Streep?
Meryl Streep is 1.68 m (5'6") tall.
How tall is Meryl Streep in feet?
Meryl Streep is 5'6" tall.
How tall is Meryl Streep in cm?
Meryl Streep is 1.68 m (168 cm) tall.
Is Meryl Streep tall?
Meryl Streep is 1.68 m (5'6"), which is shorter than the average adult man (about 1.75 m).
Who is taller, Meryl Streep or Beyoncé?
Beyoncé is taller, at 1.69 m versus Meryl Streep at 1.68 m.
Is Meryl Streep taller than Lisa (BLACKPINK)?
Yes — Meryl Streep is 1.68 m, which is taller than Lisa (BLACKPINK) at 1.67 m.