A cheetah stands 63 to 94 cm (2 ft 1 in to 3 ft 1 in) at the shoulder.
This is a published species or breed reference, not a prediction for an individual animal. Where a range is supplied, both ends appear with the reading. Shoulder height and head height are kept apart when comparing animals.
A cheetah stands 63 to 94 cm (2 ft 1 in to 3 ft 1 in) at the shoulder. The source gives 63–94 cm (2–3 ft).
Source: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
The published range runs from 2 ft 1 in (63 cm) to 3 ft 1 in (94 cm).
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| APA | Heightvs. (2026, October 17). How tall is a cheetah? 25 to 37 in at the shoulder. https://heightvs.com/how-tall/cheetah |
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| MLA | “How Tall Is a Cheetah? 25 to 37 in at the Shoulder.” Heightvs, 17 Oct. 2026, heightvs.com/how-tall/cheetah. |
| Chicago | “How Tall Is a Cheetah? 25 to 37 in at the Shoulder.” Heightvs. Last modified October 17, 2026. https://heightvs.com/how-tall/cheetah. |
| Link | <a href="https://heightvs.com/how-tall/cheetah">How tall is a cheetah? 25 to 37 in at the shoulder (Heightvs)</a> |
For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
