How tall is Wilt Chamberlain?

About Wilt Chamberlain’s height

Wilt Chamberlain 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.

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

Wilt Chamberlain 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, Wilt Chamberlain is above typical adult male stature.
• Use the comparison tool above to place Wilt Chamberlain 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).

Wilt Chamberlain height — frequently asked

How tall is Wilt Chamberlain?

Wilt Chamberlain is 2.16 m (7'1") tall.

How tall is Wilt Chamberlain in feet?

Wilt Chamberlain is 7'1" tall.

How tall is Wilt Chamberlain in cm?

Wilt Chamberlain is 2.16 m (216 cm) tall.

Is Wilt Chamberlain tall?

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

Who is taller, Wilt Chamberlain or Master Chief?

Master Chief is taller, at 2.18 m versus Wilt Chamberlain at 2.16 m.

Is Wilt Chamberlain taller than Kokushibo?

Yes — Wilt Chamberlain is 2.16 m, which is taller than Kokushibo at 2.14 m.