Height comparison
Jin vs RM Height Comparison
RM is 0.8 inches (2 cm) taller than Jin — about 1.1% taller.
- Jin
- 179 cm
- RM
- 181 cm
- Difference
- 0.8 inches
- Percentage difference
- 1.1%
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Jin vs RM in numbers
| Name | Feet / inches | Centimeters | Total inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jin | 5'10" | 179 cm | 70.5 |
| RM | 5'11" | 181 cm | 71.3 |
| Difference | 2 cm | 0.8 |
Ratio: 1.011 · Percentage difference: 1.1%
Jin and RM in other units
| Unit | Jin | RM |
|---|---|---|
| Centimeters | 179 | 181 |
| Meters | 1.79 | 1.81 |
| Millimeters | 1,790 | 1,810 |
| Total inches | 70.47 | 71.26 |
| Feet (decimal) | 5.873 | 5.938 |
What does a height difference of 0.8 inches look like?
At 0.8 inches, the difference is close to invisible. Standing side by side, most people would call Jin and RM the same height, and shoes or posture can easily hide the gap.
In everyday terms, 2 cm is about the length of a US quarter coin (2.4 cm).
Shoes change what you see. Shoes that add about 2.5 cm are enough to cancel this gap, so if only the shorter person wears them, the two can look the same height.
Where these heights come from
- Jin — Listed as 179cm 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 Jin and RM rank among adults
Jin is taller than about 69% of adult men and 99% 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 Jin to RM moves you past roughly 8% of men and 0% of women — that is how much ground a 2 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
- Jin is 3.7 cm taller than the average US man (175.3 cm).
- Jin is 17.7 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, Jin or RM?
RM is taller: 5'11" (181 cm) against 5'10" (179 cm), a difference of 2 cm.
How much taller is RM than Jin?
RM is 0.8 inches (2 cm) taller than Jin. The taller height is 1.1% greater, so on a chart drawn to scale it stands 1.011 times as tall.
How tall is Jin in centimeters?
Jin is 179 cm, or 70.5 inches in total.
How tall is RM in centimeters?
RM is 181 cm, or 71.3 inches in total.
Is a height difference of 0.8 inches noticeable?
At 0.8 inches, the difference is close to invisible. Standing side by side, most people would call Jin and RM the same height, and shoes or posture can easily hide the gap.
What percentage of adults are shorter than Jin?
Jin is taller than about 69% of adult men and 99% 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.