Napoleon was probably about 5 ft 6 in to 5 ft 7 in tall, or roughly 168 to 170 cm.

Quick Scoop

The famous “short Napoleon” image is mostly a myth. Historical estimates suggest he was around average height for a French man of his era, and the confusion likely came from differences between French and British measurement systems.

If you want, I can also give you the short version of why people thought he was shorter than he really was.