Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for chart-topping hits such as Vision of Love, Hero, We Belong Together, and the holiday classic All I Want for Christmas Is You. She rose to fame in the early 1990s and became one of the best-selling music artists of all time with multiple Grammy Awards and 19 Billboard Hot 100 number-one songs.
Mariah Carey Height
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Mariah Carey Height Timeline
| Age | Height (ft/in) | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 years | 4’2″ | 127 cm |
| 11 years | 4’8″ | 142 cm |
| 13 years | 5’1″ | 155 cm |
| 15 years | 5’4″ | 163 cm |
| 18 years | 5’6″ | 168 cm |
| Adult | 5’7″ | 170.2 cm |
Early heights are estimated. Adult height reflects widely reported public measurements.
Mariah Carey Height Compared
Average American woman: 5’4″ (163 cm)
Mariah Carey: 5’7″ (170 cm)
Taylor Swift’s height : 5’10” (178 cm)
Mariah stands taller than the average woman but shorter than very tall celebrities like Taylor Swift.
Question from the HeightStar Team
Many fans notice that Mariah Carey often appears taller in heels during concerts and red carpet events. Do you think her real height looks closer to 5’7″, or does footwear change how tall she seems on stage?

