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How tall is Yao Ming?
Yao Ming is 2.29 m (7'6") tall.
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 Yao Ming’s height
Yao Ming is 2.29 m (7'6") tall. That is 229 centimetres, or 7'6" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated high.
Yao Ming is 54 cm (21.3 in) taller than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), and 67 cm (26.4 in) taller than the average adult woman (about 1.62 m).
For a sense of scale, Yao Ming stands at almost the same height as Venom (2.29 m), and is just shorter than Ryuk (2.3 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Yao Ming up against anyone else, to scale.
Yao Ming vs the average person, to scale
Height in context
- 54 cm (21 in) taller than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
- 67 cm (26 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
- At 131% of the average man’s height, Yao Ming is above typical adult male stature.
- Use the comparison tool above to place Yao Ming 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).
Yao Ming height — frequently asked
- How tall is Yao Ming?
- Yao Ming is 2.29 m (7'6") tall.
- How tall is Yao Ming in feet?
- Yao Ming is 7'6" tall.
- How tall is Yao Ming in cm?
- Yao Ming is 2.29 m (229 cm) tall.
- Is Yao Ming tall?
- Yes — at 2.29 m (7'6"), Yao Ming is taller than the average adult, by 54 cm (21.3 in).
- Who is taller, Yao Ming or Ryuk?
- Ryuk is taller, at 2.3 m versus Yao Ming at 2.29 m.
- Is Yao Ming taller than Chewbacca?
- Yes — Yao Ming is 2.29 m, which is taller than Chewbacca at 2.28 m.
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