Height comparison
Jimin vs RM Height Comparison
RM is 3.1 inches (8 cm) taller than Jimin — about 4.6% taller.
- Jimin
- 173 cm
- RM
- 181 cm
- Difference
- 3.1 inches
- Percentage difference
- 4.6%
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Jimin vs RM in numbers
| Name | Feet / inches | Centimeters | Total inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimin | 5'8" | 173 cm | 68.1 |
| RM | 5'11" | 181 cm | 71.3 |
| Difference | 8 cm | 3.1 |
Ratio: 1.046 · Percentage difference: 4.6%
Jimin and RM in other units
| Unit | Jimin | RM |
|---|---|---|
| Centimeters | 173 | 181 |
| Meters | 1.73 | 1.81 |
| Millimeters | 1,730 | 1,810 |
| Total inches | 68.11 | 71.26 |
| Feet (decimal) | 5.676 | 5.938 |
What does a height difference of 3.1 inches look like?
A difference of 3.1 inches is noticeable when the two stand together: the top of the shorter person's head reaches about the taller person's forehead. From a distance it is easy to miss, and ordinary shoes (2–3 cm) can hide part of it.
In everyday terms, 8 cm is about the length of the long side of a credit card (8.6 cm).
Shoes change what you see. If only one person wears shoes that add about 2.5 cm, the visible gap becomes roughly 5.5 cm or 10.5 cm, depending on who is wearing them.
Where these heights come from
- Jimin — Listed as 173cm by Capital FM. (press report) View the source
- RM — Listed as 181cm by Capital FM. (press report) View the source
This height comes from press coverage rather than an official measurement, so treat it as a well-reported figure rather than a certified one.
How Jimin and RM rank among adults
Jimin is taller than about 38% of adult men and 95% of adult women in the US.
RM is taller than about 77% of adult men and 99% of adult women in the US.
Going from Jimin to RM moves you past roughly 39% of men and 4% of women — that is how much ground a 8 cm gap covers in the middle of the population.
Percentiles are estimated from the CDC averages, assuming heights follow a normal distribution with a standard deviation of about 7.6 cm for men and 7.1 cm for women. Real distributions differ slightly at the extremes.
Compared with average heights
- Jimin is 2.3 cm shorter than the average US man (175.3 cm).
- Jimin is 11.7 cm taller than the average US woman (161.3 cm).
- RM is 5.7 cm taller than the average US man (175.3 cm).
- RM is 19.7 cm taller than the average US woman (161.3 cm).
Averages: CDC anthropometric reference data for US adults, 2015–2018.
Frequently asked questions
Who is taller, Jimin or RM?
RM is taller: 5'11" (181 cm) against 5'8" (173 cm), a difference of 8 cm.
How much taller is RM than Jimin?
RM is 3.1 inches (8 cm) taller than Jimin. The taller height is 4.6% greater, so on a chart drawn to scale it stands 1.046 times as tall.
How tall is Jimin in centimeters?
Jimin is 173 cm, or 68.1 inches in total.
How tall is RM in centimeters?
RM is 181 cm, or 71.3 inches in total.
Is a height difference of 3.1 inches noticeable?
A difference of 3.1 inches is noticeable when the two stand together: the top of the shorter person's head reaches about the taller person's forehead. From a distance it is easy to miss, and ordinary shoes (2–3 cm) can hide part of it.
What percentage of adults are shorter than Jimin?
Jimin is taller than about 38% of adult men and 95% of adult women in the US.
What percentage of adults are shorter than RM?
RM is taller than about 77% of adult men and 99% of adult women in the US.