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How tall is Tyrannosaurus Rex?

Tyrannosaurus Rex height compared to an average person, to scale — 4 m (13'1")

Tyrannosaurus Rex is 4 m (13'1") tall.

Measured: hip height ~4m; head reach ~5-6m.

Centimetres4 m
Feet & inches13'1"
Exact400 cm
Confidencemedium
Sourcepaleontology estimate

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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Tyrannosaurus Rex
1.75 m
Average American Man
Tyrannosaurus Rex4 m
Average American Man1.75 m

About Tyrannosaurus Rex’s height

Tyrannosaurus Rex is 4 m (13'1") tall. That is 400 centimetres, or 13'1" in feet and inches. This figure is measured hip height ~4m; head reach ~5-6m. Source confidence for this height is rated medium.

For a sense of scale, Tyrannosaurus Rex stands at almost the same height as Stegosaurus (4 m), and is just shorter than Semi-Truck (4.1 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Tyrannosaurus Rex up against anyone else, to scale.

Tyrannosaurus Rex in perspective

Height in context

  • Tyrannosaurus Rex at 4 m (13'1") is approximately 2.3× the height of an average adult man (1.75 m).
  • Use the comparison tool above to place Tyrannosaurus Rex 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).

Tyrannosaurus Rex height — frequently asked

How tall is Tyrannosaurus Rex?
Tyrannosaurus Rex is 4 m (13'1") tall.
How tall is Tyrannosaurus Rex in feet?
Tyrannosaurus Rex is 13'1" tall.
How tall is Tyrannosaurus Rex in cm?
Tyrannosaurus Rex is 4 m (400 cm) tall.
Who is taller, Tyrannosaurus Rex or Semi-Truck?
Semi-Truck is taller, at 4.1 m versus Tyrannosaurus Rex at 4 m.
Is Tyrannosaurus Rex taller than Garbage Truck?
Yes — Tyrannosaurus Rex is 4 m, which is taller than Garbage Truck at 3.8 m.