How tall is Orangutan?

About Orangutan’s height

Orangutan is 1.37 m (4'6") tall. That is 137 centimetres, or 4'6" in feet and inches. This figure is measured standing. Source confidence for this height is rated high.

Orangutan is 38 cm (15.0 in) shorter than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), though heights vary widely from person to person.

For a sense of scale, Orangutan stands at almost the same height as Gimli (1.37 m), and is just shorter than Average 10-Year-Old (1.38 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Orangutan up against anyone else, to scale.

Orangutan vs the average person, to scale

Height in context

• 38 cm (15 in) shorter than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
• 25 cm (10 in) shorter than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
• At 78% of the average man’s height, Orangutan falls below typical adult male stature.
• Use the comparison tool above to place Orangutan 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).

Orangutan height — frequently asked

How tall is Orangutan?

Orangutan is 1.37 m (4'6") tall.

How tall is Orangutan in feet?

Orangutan is 4'6" tall.

How tall is Orangutan in cm?

Orangutan is 1.37 m (137 cm) tall.

Is Orangutan tall?

Orangutan is 1.37 m (4'6"), which is shorter than the average adult man (about 1.75 m).

Who is taller, Orangutan or Average 10-Year-Old?

Average 10-Year-Old is taller, at 1.38 m versus Orangutan at 1.37 m.

Is Orangutan taller than Peter Dinklage?

Yes — Orangutan is 1.37 m, which is taller than Peter Dinklage at 1.32 m.