How tall is the Curiosity rover?

The Curiosity rover is 7 ft 2.5 in (220 cm) from ground to mast top.

The Curiosity rover is taller than the average US man by 1 ft 5.5 in (44.9 cm).Curiosity rover: 7 ft 2.5 in (220 cm). Average US man: 5 ft 9 in (175.1 cm). The Curiosity rover is taller than the average US man by 1 ft 5.5 in (44.9 cm).Curiosity rover: 7 ft 2.5 in (220 cm). Average US man: 5 ft 9 in (175.1 cm).

What the Curiosity rover’s height measures

  • Field hockey goal: 7 ft 0.5 in (214 cm). The Curiosity rover is taller than a field hockey goal by 2.5 in (6 cm).
  • Perseverance rover: 7 ft 0 in (213.4 cm). The Curiosity rover is taller than the Perseverance rover by 2.5 in (6.6 cm).
  • Ceiling: at least 7 ft 0 in (213.4 cm).

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Published height

7 ft 2.5 in (220 cm)

The Curiosity rover is 7 ft 2.5 in (220 cm) from ground to mast top.

Source: Wikipedia

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The Curiosity rover, 7 ft 2.5 in (220 cm), drawn to scale beside a field hockey goal, 7 ft 0.5 in (214 cm)