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Robert Wadlow height
Robert Wadlow is 272 cm (8′ 11″) tall.
Robert Wadlow next to the average man and woman
Compare Robert Wadlow with yourself →How tall is that?
- 272 cm · 8′ 11″ · 107.1 in
- Taller than > 99.9% of men worldwide
- 101.2 cm taller than the average man
- 113.4 cm taller than the average woman
Height as commonly reported for Robert Wadlow; figures can differ slightly between sources.
Robert Wadlow height in cm, meters and feet
- Centimeters
- 272 cm
- Meters
- 2.72 m
- Feet and inches
- 8′ 11″
- Inches
- 107.1 in
Robert Wadlow vs Sultan Kösen: height comparison
Robert Wadlow (272 cm) and Sultan Kösen (251 cm) — a difference of 21 cm. Sultan Kösen height →
Compare Robert Wadlow and Sultan Kösen on the chart →About the same height
Frequently asked questions
How tall is Robert Wadlow in feet?
Robert Wadlow is 8′ 11″ tall, which is 272 cm.
Is Robert Wadlow tall?
Yes. At 272 cm, Robert Wadlow is taller than > 99.9% of men worldwide.
Is Robert Wadlow taller than Sultan Kösen?
Yes. Robert Wadlow (272 cm) is 21 cm taller than Sultan Kösen (251 cm).
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