Why do some pages say 110–120 cm (43–47 in)?
110–120 cm (43–47 in) — bill-to-tail length, often confused with standing height. Wikipedia.
Emperor penguin standing height
Emperor penguin measures 1.2 m (47 in) in standing height (commonly cited standing height). Other published figures include 110–120 cm (43–47 in), 1.08 m (3 ft 7 in). Our size comparison game scores against 1.2 m.
The measurement we use
| Object | Emperor penguin |
|---|---|
| Dimension | standing height |
| Caliber | commonly cited standing height |
| Value | 1.2 m (47 in) |
| Value type | B · reviewed compilation — sourced fact |
| Checked |
Why our number may differ from somewhere else you read
Different published figures usually measure different things. The first row is the one our game scores.
| Published figure | What it actually counts | Where you will see it | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 m (47 in) | commonly cited standing height | en.wikipedia.org | B |
| 110–120 cm (43–47 in) | bill-to-tail length, often confused with standing height | Wikipedia | B |
| 1.08 m (3 ft 7 in) | Prévost 1961 measured maximum standing height | Wikipedia | B |
How big is it next to something you can touch
- Golden retriever is 597 mm tall. Set next to that, Emperor penguin is about 2.0 times as tall as Golden retriever.
- Red kangaroo is 1.5 m tall. Set next to that, Emperor penguin is about 1.3 times shorter than Red kangaroo.
People also ask
Why do some pages say 1.08 m (3 ft 7 in)?
1.08 m (3 ft 7 in) — Prévost 1961 measured maximum standing height. Wikipedia.
Source for this number
en.wikipedia.org B, checked . The standing height some papers cite, 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in). A measured maximum on the same page is 1.08 m. Bill-to-tail length of 110–120 cm is not height. Derived inches round to 47 in, the same 3 ft 11 in the page prints.
Think this number is wrong?
We re-verify every reported value against its source before the next release, and log the change on the change log. Send the object name, the number you saw, and a link that states it. A primary source moves fastest.