How tall is Michael Jordan?

About Michael Jordan’s height

Michael Jordan is 1.98 m (6'6") tall. That is 198 centimetres, or 6'6" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated high.

Michael Jordan is 23 cm (9.1 in) taller than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), and 36 cm (14.2 in) taller than the average adult woman (about 1.62 m).

For a sense of scale, Michael Jordan stands at almost the same height as Kobe Bryant (1.98 m), and is just shorter than Shanks (1.99 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Michael Jordan up against anyone else, to scale.

Michael Jordan vs the average person, to scale

Height in context

• 23 cm (9 in) taller than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
• 36 cm (14 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
• At 113% of the average man’s height, Michael Jordan is above typical adult male stature.
• Use the comparison tool above to place Michael Jordan 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).

Michael Jordan height — frequently asked

How tall is Michael Jordan?

Michael Jordan is 1.98 m (6'6") tall.

How tall is Michael Jordan in feet?

Michael Jordan is 6'6" tall.

How tall is Michael Jordan in cm?

Michael Jordan is 1.98 m (198 cm) tall.

Is Michael Jordan tall?

Yes — at 1.98 m (6'6"), Michael Jordan is taller than the average adult, by 23 cm (9.1 in).

Who is taller, Michael Jordan or Shanks?

Shanks is taller, at 1.99 m versus Michael Jordan at 1.98 m.

Is Michael Jordan taller than King Felipe VI?

Yes — Michael Jordan is 1.98 m, which is taller than King Felipe VI at 1.97 m.