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Height guide6'6" · 198 cmBarefoot

Can you model at 6'6"?

On women's boards, 6'6" is outside every published height range we track; parts, promo and UGC work have no height rule.

On men's boards, 6'6" is in range for Big & tall (men); at the edge of Commercial / lifestyle.

Last verified · ranges from agency pages, rosters and guides

Women's boards

6'6", category by category

Every women's range and agency rule at 6'6"

Men's boards

6'6", category by category

Every men's range and agency rule at 6'6"

Women's boards

What agencies and rosters publish

4'10"5'0"5'4"5'8"6'0"6'4"6'8"

  • Wilhelmina NY Sports+Fitness (roster)[9]

    Roster “5'2"–5'11½", typical 5'8"–5'10"”

    6½″ above

    Range 5'2" to 5'11½": 6½″ above

  • Donna Baldwin Agency

    Verified agency “Females 5'3"-6'0", sizes 2-20; Males 5'10"-6'3".”

    6″ above

    Range 5'3" to 6'0": 6″ above

  • US size-4 fit-model standard (secondary source)[16]

    Guide “size 4, 5'4"–5'9", bust 34, waist 26, hips 37”

    9″ above

    Range 5'4" to 5'9": 9″ above

  • BICOASTAL MGMT Curve, LA (roster)[8]

    Roster “5'5.5"–5'11", mostly 5'8"–5'11"”

    7″ above

    Range 5'5½" to 5'11": 7″ above

  • SMG Model Management

    Verified agency “Women 5'6"-6'; Men 5'11"-6'3"; all sizes welcome.”

    6″ above

    Range 5'6" to 6'0": 6″ above

  • Two Management

    Verified agency “Women at least 5'6"; men at least 5'11".”

    inside

    Range 5'6" to open: inside

  • Basic Models

    Verified agency “Women standard 14-30 y, 1.68 m+; mature 31-70 y, 1.75 m+; Men standard 20-30 y (NS done), 1.83 m+.”

    inside

    Range 5'6" to open: inside

  • Heffner Management (Seattle)[5]

    Agency rule “5'7"- 5'11"”

    7″ above

    Range 5'7" to 5'11": 7″ above

  • Select Model Management (London open call)[6]

    Agency rule “Minimum height 5'7 / 170cm”

    inside

    Range 5'7" to open: inside

  • TCM Models & Talent

    Verified agency “Women 5'7"-6' (5'6" if 13-16); Men 5'11"-6'4"; Big + Tall 6'4"-6'6".”

    6″ above

    Range 5'7" to 6'0": 6″ above

  • GIANT Management

    Verified agency “Females 5'8" (173 cm); males 6'1" (183 cm).”

    inside

    Range 5'8" to open: inside

  • Kim Dawson Agency

    Verified agency “Women 5'8"-6'0" (5'7" if under 16 and still growing); Men 6'0"-6'3".”

    6″ above

    Range 5'8" to 6'0": 6″ above

  • Premier Model Management (scouting guide)[1]

    Guide “5'8" to 6'0"”

    6″ above

    Range 5'8" to 6'0": 6″ above

  • Richards Models

    Verified agency “Females min 5'8"; males min 6'.”

    inside

    Range 5'8" to open: inside

  • The Campbell Agency

    Verified agency “Women 5'8"-5'11" (5'7" if 13-16); Men 6'0"-6'3".”

    7″ above

    Range 5'8" to 5'11": 7″ above

  • Vivien's Models

    Verified agency “Females over 5'8" (173 cm); males at least 6'0" (183 cm).”

    inside

    Range 5'8" to open: inside

  • Traffic Models

    Verified agency “Women min 173 cm; men min 185 cm.”

    inside

    Range 5'8" to open: inside

  • Fashion Model Management

    Verified agency “Women up to 21: at least 174 cm, waist max 60 cm (plus hip limit on page).”

    inside

    Range 5'8½" to open: inside

  • Select Chicago Curve (roster)[7]

    Roster “174–183 cm (5'8.5"–6'0")”

    6″ above

    Range 5'8½" to 6'0": 6″ above

  • Ulla Models

    Verified agency “Height 174-182 cm.”

    6½″ above

    Range 5'8½" to 5'11½": 6½″ above

  • Basic Models

    Verified agency “Women standard 14-30 y, 1.68 m+; mature 31-70 y, 1.75 m+; Men standard 20-30 y (NS done), 1.83 m+.”

    inside

    Range 5'9" to open: inside

  • Mega Model Agency

    Verified agency “Women 1.75-1.82 m; Men 1.84-1.90 m.”

    6½″ above

    Range 5'9" to 5'11½": 6½″ above

  • Munich Models

    Verified agency “Minimum 175 cm (younger, still-growing applicants may apply).”

    inside

    Range 5'9" to open: inside

  • BEST Model Agency guide (secondary source)[15]

    Guide “5'9"–6'”

    6″ above

    Range 5'9" to 6'0": 6″ above
The oxblood line is 6'6". Rosters show the heights of signed models, not a stated rule. Agencies make exceptions and decide in person.

Men's boards

What agencies and rosters publish

4'10"5'0"5'4"5'8"6'0"6'4"6'8"

  • Donna Baldwin Agency

    Verified agency “Females 5'3"-6'0", sizes 2-20; Males 5'10"-6'3".”

    3″ above

    Range 5'10" to 6'3": 3″ above

  • Select Model Management (London open call)[6]

    Agency rule “Minimum height 5'10 / 177cm”

    inside

    Range 5'10" to open: inside

  • Heffner Management (Seattle)[5]

    Agency rule “5'11"- 6'3"”

    3″ above

    Range 5'11" to 6'3": 3″ above

  • Premier Model Management (scouting guide)[1]

    Guide “5'11" to 6'2"”

    4″ above

    Range 5'11" to 6'2": 4″ above

  • SMG Model Management

    Verified agency “Women 5'6"-6'; Men 5'11"-6'3"; all sizes welcome.”

    3″ above

    Range 5'11" to 6'3": 3″ above

  • TCM Models & Talent

    Verified agency “Women 5'7"-6' (5'6" if 13-16); Men 5'11"-6'4"; Big + Tall 6'4"-6'6".”

    2″ above

    Range 5'11" to 6'4": 2″ above

  • Two Management

    Verified agency “Women at least 5'6"; men at least 5'11".”

    inside

    Range 5'11" to open: inside

  • Basic Models

    Verified agency “Women standard 14-30 y, 1.68 m+; mature 31-70 y, 1.75 m+; Men standard 20-30 y (NS done), 1.83 m+.”

    inside

    Range 6'0" to open: inside

  • BEST Model Agency guide (secondary source)[15]

    Guide “Runway minimum … 6'0" men”

    inside

    Range 6'0" to open: inside

  • GIANT Management

    Verified agency “Females 5'8" (173 cm); males 6'1" (183 cm).”

    inside

    Range 6'0" to open: inside

  • Kim Dawson Agency

    Verified agency “Women 5'8"-6'0" (5'7" if under 16 and still growing); Men 6'0"-6'3".”

    3″ above

    Range 6'0" to 6'3": 3″ above

  • Richards Models

    Verified agency “Females min 5'8"; males min 6'.”

    inside

    Range 6'0" to open: inside

  • Standard Models

    Verified agency “Only male models 6ft+; no longer accepting women.”

    inside

    Range 6'0" to open: inside

  • The Campbell Agency

    Verified agency “Women 5'8"-5'11" (5'7" if 13-16); Men 6'0"-6'3".”

    3″ above

    Range 6'0" to 6'3": 3″ above

  • Vivien's Models

    Verified agency “Females over 5'8" (173 cm); males at least 6'0" (183 cm).”

    inside

    Range 6'0" to open: inside

  • Mega Model Agency

    Verified agency “Women 1.75-1.82 m; Men 1.84-1.90 m.”

    3″ above

    Range 6'0½" to 6'3": 3″ above

  • Traffic Models

    Verified agency “Women min 173 cm; men min 185 cm.”

    inside

    Range 6'1" to open: inside

  • Kim Dawson Agency (Dallas)[3]

    Agency rule “6′4″ – 6′6″ for the big and tall division”

    inside

    Range 6'4" to 6'6": inside

  • TCM Models & Talent

    Verified agency “Women 5'7"-6' (5'6" if 13-16); Men 5'11"-6'4"; Big + Tall 6'4"-6'6".”

    inside

    Range 6'4" to 6'6": inside

  • The Campbell Agency (Dallas)[4]

    Agency rule “6'4" – 6'6" / suit sizes 48L – 50L”

    inside

    Range 6'4" to 6'6": inside
The oxblood line is 6'6". Rosters show the heights of signed models, not a stated rule. Agencies make exceptions and decide in person.

No height rule

Categories where height isn't the gate

The receipts

What the sources say about 6'6"

  1. 01
    Select Model Management (London open call) lists women's open call at "Minimum height 5'7 / 170cm"; 6'6" is inside it.[6]
  2. 02
    Two Management lists women's board at "Women at least 5'6"; men at least 5'11"."; 6'6" is inside it.

    Two Management

  3. 03
    Fashion Model Management lists women's board at "Women up to 21: at least 174 cm, waist max 60 cm (plus hip limit on page)."; 6'6" is inside it.

    Fashion Model Management

  4. 04
    Traffic Models lists women's board at "Women min 173 cm; men min 185 cm."; 6'6" is inside it.

    Traffic Models

  5. 05
    Munich Models lists women's board at "Minimum 175 cm (younger, still-growing applicants may apply)."; 6'6" is inside it.

    Munich Models

  6. 06
    Vivien's Models lists women's board at "Females over 5'8" (173 cm); males at least 6'0" (183 cm)."; 6'6" is inside it.

    Vivien's Models

  7. 07
    GIANT Management lists women's board at "Females 5'8" (173 cm); males 6'1" (183 cm)."; 6'6" is inside it.

    GIANT Management

  8. 08
    Richards Models lists women's board at "Females min 5'8"; males min 6'."; 6'6" is inside it.

    Richards Models

  9. 09
    Basic Models lists Standard (14-30 y) at "Women standard 14-30 y, 1.68 m+; mature 31-70 y, 1.75 m+; Men standard 20-30 y (NS done), 1.83 m+."; 6'6" is inside it.

    Basic Models

  10. 10
    Basic Models lists Mature (31-70 y) at "Women standard 14-30 y, 1.68 m+; mature 31-70 y, 1.75 m+; Men standard 20-30 y (NS done), 1.83 m+."; 6'6" is inside it.

    Basic Models

  11. 11
    On men's boards, 6'6" is inside the typical range for Big & tall (men), and at the edge of Commercial / lifestyle.[3][4][1][5]
  12. 12
    Heffner Management (Seattle) lists men's board at "5'11"- 6'3""; 6'6" is 3 inches above its top.[5]
  13. 13
    Select Model Management (London open call) lists men's open call at "Minimum height 5'10 / 177cm"; 6'6" is inside it.[6]
  14. 14
    BEST Model Agency guide (secondary source) lists men's runway minimum at "Runway minimum … 6'0" men"; 6'6" is inside it.[15]
  15. 15
    Kim Dawson Agency (Dallas) lists big and tall division at "6′4″ – 6′6″ for the big and tall division"; 6'6" is inside it.[3]
  16. 16
    The Campbell Agency (Dallas) lists Big + Tall board at "6'4" – 6'6" / suit sizes 48L – 50L"; 6'6" is inside it.[4]
  17. 17
    Two Management lists men's board at "Women at least 5'6"; men at least 5'11"."; 6'6" is inside it.

    Two Management

  18. 18
    Kim Dawson Agency lists men's board at "Women 5'8"-6'0" (5'7" if under 16 and still growing); Men 6'0"-6'3"."; 6'6" is 3 inches above its top.

    Kim Dawson Agency

  19. 19
    The Campbell Agency lists men's board at "Women 5'8"-5'11" (5'7" if 13-16); Men 6'0"-6'3"."; 6'6" is 3 inches above its top.

    The Campbell Agency

  20. 20
    Donna Baldwin Agency lists men's board at "Females 5'3"-6'0", sizes 2-20; Males 5'10"-6'3"."; 6'6" is 3 inches above its top.

    Donna Baldwin Agency

  21. 21
    SMG Model Management lists men's board at "Women 5'6"-6'; Men 5'11"-6'3"; all sizes welcome."; 6'6" is 3 inches above its top.

    SMG Model Management

  22. 22
    TCM Models & Talent lists men's board at "Women 5'7"-6' (5'6" if 13-16); Men 5'11"-6'4"; Big + Tall 6'4"-6'6"."; 6'6" is 2 inches above its top.

    TCM Models & Talent

  23. 23
    TCM Models & Talent lists Big + Tall at "Women 5'7"-6' (5'6" if 13-16); Men 5'11"-6'4"; Big + Tall 6'4"-6'6"."; 6'6" is inside it.

    TCM Models & Talent

  24. 24
    Standard Models lists men's board at "Only male models 6ft+; no longer accepting women."; 6'6" is inside it.

    Standard Models

  25. 25
    Traffic Models lists men's board at "Women min 173 cm; men min 185 cm."; 6'6" is inside it.

    Traffic Models

  26. 26
    Vivien's Models lists men's board at "Females over 5'8" (173 cm); males at least 6'0" (183 cm)."; 6'6" is inside it.

    Vivien's Models

  27. 27
    GIANT Management lists men's board at "Females 5'8" (173 cm); males 6'1" (183 cm)."; 6'6" is inside it.

    GIANT Management

  28. 28
    Richards Models lists men's board at "Females min 5'8"; males min 6'."; 6'6" is inside it.

    Richards Models

  29. 29
    Basic Models lists Standard (20-30 y) at "Women standard 14-30 y, 1.68 m+; mature 31-70 y, 1.75 m+; Men standard 20-30 y (NS done), 1.83 m+."; 6'6" is inside it.

    Basic Models

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