Giraffe vs Double-decker bus – size comparison
Guess first: stretch a giraffe to the size you think it is next to a double-decker bus. The answer is further down.
Unrolling the blueprint…
The answer, at true scale
A giraffe has about 1.3× the height of a double-decker bus. Flip it around and a double-decker bus reaches only about 80% of the way. In everyday terms, a giraffe is about 3.1 adults tall.
About a giraffe
The tallest land animal: males reach about 5.5 m, and the neck alone can be 1.8 m long. Source
About a double-decker bus
London's New Routemaster stands 4.4 m tall and 11.2 m long, with two full passenger decks. Source
Questions
How big is a giraffe compared to a double-decker bus?
A giraffe is 5.5 m (18 ft) tall, while a double-decker bus is 4.4 m (14.4 ft) tall — a ratio of about 1.3 to 1.
How tall is a giraffe?
A giraffe is 5.5 m (18 ft) tall. The tallest land animal: males reach about 5.5 m, and the neck alone can be 1.8 m long.
How tall is a double-decker bus?
A double-decker bus is 4.4 m (14.4 ft) tall. London's New Routemaster stands 4.4 m tall and 11.2 m long, with two full passenger decks.