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How tall is Richard Branson?

Richard Branson height compared to an average person, to scale — 1.8 m (5'11")

Richard Branson is 1.8 m (5'11") tall.

Centimetres1.8 m
Feet & inches5'11"
Exact180 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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Richard Branson1.8 m
Average American Man1.75 m

About Richard Branson’s height

Richard Branson is 1.8 m (5'11") tall. That is 180 centimetres, or 5'11" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated medium.

Richard Branson is 5 cm (2.0 in) taller than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), and 18 cm (7.1 in) taller than the average adult woman (about 1.62 m).

For a sense of scale, Richard Branson stands at almost the same height as David Beckham (1.8 m), and is just shorter than RM (BTS) (1.81 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Richard Branson up against anyone else, to scale.

Richard Branson vs the average person, to scale

1.8 mRichard Brans…1.75 mAvg man1.62 mAvg woman

Height in context

  • 5 cm (2 in) taller than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
  • 18 cm (7 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
  • At 103% of the average man’s height, Richard Branson is above typical adult male stature.
  • Use the comparison tool above to place Richard Branson 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).

Richard Branson height — frequently asked

How tall is Richard Branson?
Richard Branson is 1.8 m (5'11") tall.
How tall is Richard Branson in feet?
Richard Branson is 5'11" tall.
How tall is Richard Branson in cm?
Richard Branson is 1.8 m (180 cm) tall.
Is Richard Branson tall?
Richard Branson is 1.8 m (5'11"), close to the average adult height.
Who is taller, Richard Branson or RM (BTS)?
RM (BTS) is taller, at 1.81 m versus Richard Branson at 1.8 m.
Is Richard Branson taller than Jungkook (BTS)?
Yes — Richard Branson is 1.8 m, which is taller than Jungkook (BTS) at 1.79 m.