Size Comparison: Human and Sumatran orangutan

On this page you compare the exact size of Human with that of Sumatran orangutan (also known as Pongo abelii) true to scale.

How big is Sumatran orangutan?

Learn the true proportions and dimensions. Here, Sumatran orangutan reaches a size of approx. 4.10 ft. With our interactive tool you can place Sumatran orangutan directly next to Human to get a perfect feel for the actual size.

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