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How tall is Mike Tyson?

Mike Tyson height compared to an average person, to scale — 1.78 m (5'10")

Mike Tyson is 1.78 m (5'10") tall.

Centimetres1.78 m
Feet & inches5'10"
Exact178 cm
Confidencehigh
Sourceboxing record

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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Mike Tyson
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Mike Tyson1.78 m
Average American Man1.75 m

About Mike Tyson’s height

Mike Tyson is 1.78 m (5'10") tall. That is 178 centimetres, or 5'10" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated high.

Mike Tyson is 3 cm (1.2 in) taller than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), and 16 cm (6.3 in) taller than the average adult woman (about 1.62 m).

For a sense of scale, Mike Tyson stands at almost the same height as Kylian Mbappé (1.78 m), and is just shorter than Jungkook (BTS) (1.79 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Mike Tyson up against anyone else, to scale.

Mike Tyson vs the average person, to scale

1.78 mMike Tyson1.75 mAvg man1.62 mAvg woman

Height in context

  • 3 cm (1 in) taller than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
  • 16 cm (6 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
  • At 102% of the average man’s height, Mike Tyson is above typical adult male stature.
  • Use the comparison tool above to place Mike Tyson 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).

Mike Tyson height — frequently asked

How tall is Mike Tyson?
Mike Tyson is 1.78 m (5'10") tall.
How tall is Mike Tyson in feet?
Mike Tyson is 5'10" tall.
How tall is Mike Tyson in cm?
Mike Tyson is 1.78 m (178 cm) tall.
Is Mike Tyson tall?
Mike Tyson is 1.78 m (5'10"), close to the average adult height.
Who is taller, Mike Tyson or Jungkook (BTS)?
Jungkook (BTS) is taller, at 1.79 m versus Mike Tyson at 1.78 m.
Is Mike Tyson taller than Bill Gates?
Yes — Mike Tyson is 1.78 m, which is taller than Bill Gates at 1.77 m.