how tall is the giant in bfg

February 18, 2026

The Big Friendly Giant (BFG) himself is described as about 24 feet tall, making him a “runty” giant compared with the others in Giant Country.

The BFG is roughly 24 feet tall, still enormous next to a human child like Sophie.

Other giants in the story are about twice his size, often around 50–54 feet tall, which is why they mock him as the small one.

If you were standing next to him, you’d be about the size of his ankle, which is exactly why Sophie can ride in his hand like a tiny doll.

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