Ron DeSantis is generally reported to be about 5 feet 9 inches tall (around 175 cm).

Why there’s debate

  • DeSantis himself has publicly claimed to be 5 feet 11 inches, saying he is “one inch shy of six feet tall.”
  • Various political and celebrity-focused sites list his height as 5 feet 9 inches.
  • Coverage of the ongoing “boot/lifts” chatter often places his real height in a range of about 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 11 inches, reflecting the mix of his claim versus observers’ estimates.

Quick Scoop

  • Most third‑party biographies and entertainment/news write‑ups: about 5'9".
  • His own stated height: 5'11".
  • Media framing: social media and news pieces treat his height as a minor but viral “bootgate” curiosity rather than something officially documented.

In practical terms, if you’re just looking for a number, “about 5'9"” is the most commonly cited estimate, while noting he personally says 5'11".

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.