A giraffe is usually about 14 to 18 feet tall as an adult, and males are generally taller than females.

Quick Scoop

  • Adult males: about 16 to 18 feet tall, sometimes a bit more.
  • Adult females: about 14 to 16 feet tall.
  • Newborns: already around 6 feet tall at birth.

If you want, I can also give you the height in meters or a compare-it- to-a-human version.