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How tall is Sauron?
Sauron is 2.6 m (8'6") tall.
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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About Sauron’s height
Sauron is 2.6 m (8'6") tall. That is 260 centimetres, or 8'6" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated medium.
Sauron is 85 cm (33.5 in) taller than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), and 98 cm (38.6 in) taller than the average adult woman (about 1.62 m).
For a sense of scale, Sauron stands at almost the same height as Shipping Container (2.59 m), and is just shorter than Yamato (One Piece) (2.63 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Sauron up against anyone else, to scale.
Sauron vs the average person, to scale
Height in context
- 85 cm (33 in) taller than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
- 98 cm (39 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
- At 149% of the average man’s height, Sauron is above typical adult male stature.
- Use the comparison tool above to place Sauron 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).
Sauron height — frequently asked
- How tall is Sauron?
- Sauron is 2.6 m (8'6") tall.
- How tall is Sauron in feet?
- Sauron is 8'6" tall.
- How tall is Sauron in cm?
- Sauron is 2.6 m (260 cm) tall.
- Is Sauron tall?
- Yes — at 2.6 m (8'6"), Sauron is taller than the average adult, by 85 cm (33.5 in).
- Who is taller, Sauron or Yamato (One Piece)?
- Yamato (One Piece) is taller, at 2.63 m versus Sauron at 2.6 m.
- Is Sauron taller than Shipping Container?
- Yes — Sauron is 2.6 m, which is taller than Shipping Container at 2.59 m.
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