Neanderthal male vs Modern Homo sapiens male: which is taller?
Modern Homo sapiens male (171 cm · 5' 7") is taller than Neanderthal male (164 cm · 5' 5") by 7 cm (2.8 in) — 1.04× the height.
- Neanderthal male: 164 cm · 5' 5"
- Modern Homo sapiens male: 171 cm · 5' 7"
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Neanderthal male vs Modern Homo sapiens male: size side by side
| Neanderthal male | Modern Homo sapiens male | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 164 cm · 5' 5" | 171 cm · 5' 7" |
| In metres | 1.64 m | 1.71 m |
| Next to an average man (171 cm) | 1 times smaller | 1 times as tall |
How big is the difference?
The difference is 7 cm. Neanderthal male is 95.9% of the size of Modern Homo sapiens male.
On the board the two look almost identical: you have to zoom in to see which is bigger.
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