Middle-earth Heights Converter
Compare hobbits, dwarves, Men and Ents using J.R.R. Tolkien's own stated figures.
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About this conversion
Tolkien was fairly specific about relative heights in Middle-earth. Hobbits are described in the Prologue to The Lord of the Rings as standing between 2 and 4 feet tall, most commonly around 3 to 3.5 feet; Dwarves are consistently written as taller and stockier, averaging 4 to 5 feet; Men of Númenorean descent (like Aragorn, described as 6'6") run well above average modern human height; and Ents, Treebeard specifically, are stated outright to be at least 14 feet (4.5m) tall.
These are the ranges Tolkien himself described in the books and letters, not film-only estimates, though this converter uses representative averages within each stated range rather than a single named individual for hobbits and dwarves.
Units supported: Meters, feet, and average heights for Hobbits, Dwarves, Númenórean Men, and Ents.
Source note: Height ranges taken from the Prologue to The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien's published letters (Treebeard: “at least fourteen foot”).
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Frequently asked questions
What units can I convert with the Middle-earth Heights converter?
Meters, feet, and average heights for Hobbits, Dwarves, Númenórean Men, and Ents.
Is this an official, canon conversion?
Height ranges taken from the Prologue to The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien's published letters (Treebeard: “at least fourteen foot”).
Can I convert in both directions?
Yes, enter a value in either field and the other updates instantly. You can also tap the swap button to flip the two units, or use the copy-link button to share this exact conversion.