A silverback gorilla standing on two feet typically measures between about 5.5 to 6 feet tall (approximately 1.7 to 1.8 meters). Most sources agree on this height range for fully grown adult male silverbacks, with some variation depending on the individual and subspecies. For example, average heights reported include 5.6 to 5.9 feet, 5 to 5.9 feet, and up to 6 feet tall
. The tallest wild silverback gorilla ever recorded stood at 6 feet 5 inches (1.95 meters), which is exceptionally tall for the species
. In summary, a typical silverback gorilla on two feet stands roughly between 5.5 and 6 feet tall, with rare individuals reaching beyond that height.
