how tall is the tallest man

The tallest man ever reliably recorded was Robert Wadlow , who measured 8 feet 11.1 inches (272 cm) tall.

For the present day, the tallest living man recognized by Guinness World Records is Sultan Kösen from Turkey, who stands at about 8 feet 2.8 inches (251 cm). He has held this title since 2009 and continues to be listed at that height in recent coverage and record updates.