How tall was the average person during those times?

how tall was the average man in the roman empire

The typical height of an average adult male in the Roman Empire varied, but several sources provide insights:

1. **Average Height:** Most Roman men were around 5'5" (165 cm) to 5'6" (168 cm) tall[3][5]. This is generally consistent across various historical sources and archaeological findings.

2. **Comparative Heights:** Roman men were shorter compared to their Nordic counterparts. For instance:
- **Romans:** 5'5" (165 cm) to 5'6" (168 cm)[3][5]
- **Celtic Men:** 5'9" (175 cm)[2]
- **Germanic Men:** 5'10" (178 cm)[2]
- **Iberians:** Slightly taller than Romans but shorter than Celts[2]

3. **Height Fluctuations:** Historical data suggests that average heights have varied over time, influenced by diet, health, and other environmental factors[1][4]. However, during the Roman period, the heights were generally stable, around 170 cm for men over the last two millennia, based on skeletal remains[4].

These sources collectively indicate that the average Roman man was around 5'5" to 5'6" during the Roman Empire, with variations depending on the specific population within the empire and compared to neighboring cultures.

what is the average height of an American male now

The current average height for an American male is approximately 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)[4][2].