Megan Rapinoe Height: How Tall is Megan Rapinoe?
Megan Rapinoe
Megan Rapinoe is an American former footballer who won Olympic gold with the United States in 2012 and FIFA Women's World Cups in 2015 and 2019. A winger and playmaker, she became especially known for left-footed free kicks and crosses, and for her role in the 2019 World Cup-winning team.
Height source: Team USA profile · Verified 2026-09-27
Reporting note: Team USA lists Rapinoe at 5'6" (168 cm). Older U.S. Soccer material has also listed 5'7", so public listings are not fully consistent.
Megan Rapinoe Height: Quick Facts
Megan Rapinoe's Height in Context
Team USA’s current 5'6" listing is used for the visual comparison, while the page flags the older U.S. Soccer 5'7" listing instead of silently choosing between them. A one-inch database difference is not enough to draw conclusions about her play as a winger.
Megan Rapinoe Height vs Average
How does Megan Rapinoe's height of 5'6" compare to real-world averages?
| Comparison | Height | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Rapinoe | 5'6" (168 cm) | — |
| Global average (women) | 5'3" (159 cm) | +9 cm |
| USA average (women) | 5'4" (162 cm) | +6 cm |
| Average athlete | 5'7" (170 cm) | -2 cm |
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Celebrities with Similar Height to Megan Rapinoe
These celebrities are within a few centimetres of Megan Rapinoe's height of 5'6".
5'6" / 168 cm
Margot Robbie5'6" / 168 cm
Beyonce5'6" / 168 cm
Selena Gomez5'6" / 168 cm
Napoleon Bonaparte5'6" / 168 cm
Martin Luther King Jr.5'7" / 169 cm
Frequently Asked Questions about Megan Rapinoe's Height
How tall is Megan Rapinoe?
Megan Rapinoe is 5'6" tall, which equals 168 centimetres, 1.68 metres, or approximately 66 inches. This measurement is sourced from Team USA profile and was last verified on 2026-09-27.
Which major tournaments did Megan Rapinoe win with the United States?
She won Olympic gold in 2012 and FIFA Women’s World Cups in 2015 and 2019.
What was Megan Rapinoe known for on the pitch?
Rapinoe was known for playmaking, left-footed crosses and free kicks from the wing.
Is Megan Rapinoe tall?
Megan Rapinoe is considered tall. They stand 9 cm above the global average for women (5'3"), which puts them noticeably taller than most people. Height is often an asset in professional sport, and elite athletes generally trend taller than the general population.
How does Megan Rapinoe's height compare to the average?
The global average height for women is approximately 5'3" (159 cm). Megan Rapinoe at 5'6" (168 cm) is 9 cm taller than the worldwide average. Compared to the US average of 5'4" (162 cm), Megan Rapinoe is 6 cm taller.
How can I compare Megan Rapinoe's height visually?
Use the free height comparison tool on HeightComparative's homepage. Go to the Celebs tab, search for Megan Rapinoe, and click to add them to the canvas. Then add any other person, celebrity, building, or object to see an accurate side-by-side visual comparison drawn to scale.