A dwarf, medically referred to as a person with dwarfism, is generally defined as an adult with a height of 4 feet 10 inches (147 cm) or shorter. The average adult height among people with dwarfism is about 4 feet 1 inch (125 cm) for women and 4 feet 4 inches (132 cm) for men. Typical height ranges for dwarfs are from about 2 feet 8 inches to 4 feet 10 inches (81 cm to 147 cm) depending on the specific type of dwarfism and individual factors.