Edward Elric is canonically about 149 cm tall (around 4'11") for most of Fullmetal Alchemist, and later material indicates he eventually grows to around 165–173 cm (about 5'5"–5'8") as an adult.

Quick Scoop: How tall is Edward Elric?

In the story, Edward’s height is both a running joke and a character trait, so fans track it pretty closely.

  • Early in the series, guides and analyses peg him at 149 cm (4'11").
  • Bonus manga material explains that when Ed once claimed to be 165 cm (about 5'5"), that number included his thick boots and hair “antenna”; his real height at that time was about 141 cm (4'8").
  • By the later manga chapters and the end of Brotherhood, he’s depicted as taller than Winry and close to Alphonse’s height, with secondary sources describing his adult height as around 173 cm (5'8").

So if you’re answering “how tall is Edward Elric?” without extra context:
– In the main series: ~149 cm / 4'11".

– As an adult epilogue version: roughly 165–173 cm / 5'5"–5'8".

Mini breakdown: height over time

  • Child/early teen Ed (core story): short, ~149 cm, constantly teased for it.
  • Mid-to-late series: grows gradually, eventually overtakes Winry, matching the “165 cm with boots and hair” gag note.
  • Post‑series / adulthood (seen in later art and epilogue interpretations): some sources specify 5'8", implying he keeps growing after the main plot ends.

This gradual growth mirrors his journey from impulsive prodigy to more mature alchemist, so his height is used symbolically as well as for comedy.

TL;DR:
Most fans quote Edward Elric’s height as 149 cm (4'11") during Fullmetal Alchemist , with later references putting adult Ed at about 5'5"–5'8" depending on the source.

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