How tall is Yao Ming?
Yao Ming: 229 cm · 7' 6" tall
Official listed height (league / tour profile).
Yao Ming is 229 cm · 7' 6" tall. That is about 1.3× the height of an average man (171 cm). Compare it side by side with people, animals, buildings and more on the board above — drag, zoom, switch cm / ft, or export an image.
Who is Yao Ming?
Yao Ming is a Chinese basketball Hall of Famer who played for the Houston Rockets. His height is 229 cm, which is 7' 6" in feet and inches.
Yao Ming's height in cm, feet and inches
| Unit | Height |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 229 cm |
| Metres | 2.29 m |
| Feet and inches | 7' 6" |
| Inches | 90.2 in |
Is Yao Ming tall?
At 229 cm, Yao Ming is taller than more than 99.9% of men worldwide. The answer changes by country, because average height does:
| Country | Average man | Yao Ming is | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | 171 cm | 58 cm taller | taller than more than 99.9% of men |
| United States | 177 cm | 52 cm taller | taller than more than 99.9% of men |
| United Kingdom | 178 cm | 51 cm taller | taller than more than 99.9% of men |
| Netherlands | 184 cm | 45 cm taller | taller than more than 99.9% of men |
| India | 166.5 cm | 62.5 cm taller | taller than more than 99.9% of men |
| Pakistan | 167.5 cm | 61.5 cm taller | taller than more than 99.9% of men |
| Japan | 172 cm | 57 cm taller | taller than more than 99.9% of men |
How tall is Yao Ming next to you?
| Your height | Difference | Where your eyes would be |
|---|---|---|
| 152 cm (5' 0") | Yao Ming is 77 cm (30.3 in) taller | at the chest |
| 160 cm (5' 3") | Yao Ming is 69 cm (27.2 in) taller | at the chest |
| 168 cm (5' 6") | Yao Ming is 61 cm (24 in) taller | at the chest |
| 175 cm (5' 9") | Yao Ming is 54 cm (21.3 in) taller | at the chest |
| 183 cm (6' 0") | Yao Ming is 46 cm (18.1 in) taller | at the chest |
| 191 cm (6' 3") | Yao Ming is 38 cm (15 in) taller | at the chest |
Who is the same height as Yao Ming?
Tacko Fall (229 cm).
What is about the same size as Yao Ming?
| Compared with | Size | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Colossus (Computer history) | 230 cm · 7' 7" | 1 cm taller (0.4%) |
| Kudu (Mammals) | 230 cm · 7' 7" | 1 cm taller (0.4%) |
| Bactrian camel (Mammals) | 230 cm · 7' 7" | 1 cm taller (0.4%) |
| Toyota Hiace van (Buses & vans) | 228 cm · 7' 6" | 1 cm shorter (0.4%) |
| Barn door (Doors & gates) | 220 cm · 7' 3" | 9 cm shorter (3.9%) |
| Bayraktar TB2 drone (Fighter jets & military) | 220 cm · 7' 3" | 9 cm shorter (3.9%) |
| Victor Wembanyama (NBA players) | 224 cm · 7' 4" | 5 cm shorter (2.2%) |
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