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How tall is Tom Cruise?

Tom Cruise height compared to an average person, to scale — 1.7 m (5'7")

Tom Cruise is 1.7 m (5'7") tall.

Centimetres1.7 m
Feet & inches5'7"
Exact170 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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About Tom Cruise’s height

Tom Cruise is 1.7 m (5'7") tall. That is 170 centimetres, or 5'7" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated medium.

Tom Cruise is 5 cm (2.0 in) shorter than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), though heights vary widely from person to person.

For a sense of scale, Tom Cruise stands at almost the same height as Lionel Messi (1.7 m), and is just shorter than Jeff Bezos (1.71 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Tom Cruise up against anyone else, to scale.

Tom Cruise vs the average person, to scale

1.7 mTom Cruise1.75 mAvg man1.62 mAvg woman

Height in context

  • 5 cm (2 in) shorter than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
  • 8 cm (3 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
  • At 97% of the average man’s height, Tom Cruise falls below typical adult male stature.
  • Use the comparison tool above to place Tom Cruise 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).

Tom Cruise height — frequently asked

How tall is Tom Cruise?
Tom Cruise is 1.7 m (5'7") tall.
How tall is Tom Cruise in feet?
Tom Cruise is 5'7" tall.
How tall is Tom Cruise in cm?
Tom Cruise is 1.7 m (170 cm) tall.
Is Tom Cruise tall?
Tom Cruise is 1.7 m (5'7"), close to the average adult height.
Who is taller, Tom Cruise or Jeff Bezos?
Jeff Bezos is taller, at 1.71 m versus Tom Cruise at 1.7 m.
Is Tom Cruise taller than Beyoncé?
Yes — Tom Cruise is 1.7 m, which is taller than Beyoncé at 1.69 m.