How tall is Shaquille O'Neal?

About Shaquille O'Neal’s height

Shaquille O'Neal is 2.16 m (7'1") tall. That is 216 centimetres, or 7'1" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated high.

Shaquille O'Neal is 41 cm (16.1 in) taller than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), and 54 cm (21.3 in) taller than the average adult woman (about 1.62 m).

For a sense of scale, Shaquille O'Neal stands at almost the same height as Wilt Chamberlain (2.16 m), and is just shorter than Master Chief (2.18 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Shaquille O'Neal up against anyone else, to scale.

Shaquille O'Neal vs the average person, to scale

Height in context

• 41 cm (16 in) taller than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
• 54 cm (21 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
• At 123% of the average man’s height, Shaquille O'Neal is above typical adult male stature.
• Use the comparison tool above to place Shaquille O'Neal 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).

Shaquille O'Neal height — frequently asked

How tall is Shaquille O'Neal?

Shaquille O'Neal is 2.16 m (7'1") tall.

How tall is Shaquille O'Neal in feet?

Shaquille O'Neal is 7'1" tall.

How tall is Shaquille O'Neal in cm?

Shaquille O'Neal is 2.16 m (216 cm) tall.

Is Shaquille O'Neal tall?

Yes — at 2.16 m (7'1"), Shaquille O'Neal is taller than the average adult, by 41 cm (16.1 in).

Who is taller, Shaquille O'Neal or Master Chief?

Master Chief is taller, at 2.18 m versus Shaquille O'Neal at 2.16 m.

Is Shaquille O'Neal taller than Kokushibo?

Yes — Shaquille O'Neal is 2.16 m, which is taller than Kokushibo at 2.14 m.