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Yao Ming height
Yao Ming is 229 cm (7′ 6″) tall.
Yao Ming next to the average man and woman
Compare Yao Ming with yourself →How tall is that?
- 229 cm · 7′ 6″ · 90.2 in
- Taller than > 99.9% of men worldwide
- 58.2 cm taller than the average man
- 70.4 cm taller than the average woman
Height as commonly reported for Yao Ming; figures can differ slightly between sources.
Yao Ming height in cm, meters and feet
- Centimeters
- 229 cm
- Meters
- 2.29 m
- Feet and inches
- 7′ 6″
- Inches
- 90.2 in
Yao Ming vs Shaquille O'Neal: height comparison
Yao Ming (229 cm) and Shaquille O'Neal (216 cm) — a difference of 13 cm. Shaquille O'Neal height →
Compare Yao Ming and Shaquille O'Neal on the chart →About the same height
Frequently asked questions
How tall is Yao Ming in feet?
Yao Ming is 7′ 6″ tall, which is 229 cm.
Is Yao Ming tall?
Yes. At 229 cm, Yao Ming is taller than > 99.9% of men worldwide.
Is Yao Ming taller than Shaquille O'Neal?
Yes. Yao Ming (229 cm) is 13 cm taller than Shaquille O'Neal (216 cm).
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