How tall is Whitney Houston?

About Whitney Houston’s height

Whitney Houston is 1.73 m (5'8") tall. That is 173 centimetres, or 5'8" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated medium.

At 1.73 m, Whitney Houston is almost exactly the height of the average adult man (about 1.75 m).

For a sense of scale, Whitney Houston stands at almost the same height as Rihanna (1.73 m), and is just shorter than Robert Downey Jr. (1.74 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Whitney Houston up against anyone else, to scale.

Whitney Houston vs the average person, to scale

Height in context

• 2 cm (1 in) shorter than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
• 11 cm (4 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
• At 99% of the average man’s height, Whitney Houston falls below typical adult male stature.
• Use the comparison tool above to place Whitney Houston 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).

Whitney Houston height — frequently asked

How tall is Whitney Houston?

Whitney Houston is 1.73 m (5'8") tall.

How tall is Whitney Houston in feet?

Whitney Houston is 5'8" tall.

How tall is Whitney Houston in cm?

Whitney Houston is 1.73 m (173 cm) tall.

Is Whitney Houston tall?

Whitney Houston is 1.73 m (5'8"), close to the average adult height.

Who is taller, Whitney Houston or Robert Downey Jr.?

Robert Downey Jr. is taller, at 1.74 m versus Whitney Houston at 1.73 m.

Is Whitney Houston taller than Luka Modrić?

Yes — Whitney Houston is 1.73 m, which is taller than Luka Modrić at 1.72 m.