MegaChess 12 Inch Tall Chess Set and Chess Mat - Black and White - Plastic (King is 12" tall) (32) Chess pieces plus Large Chess Mat; (2) Kings - 12 inches tall; (2) Queens - 11.25 inches tall; (4) Bishops - 10.5 inches tall; (4) Knights - 8.5 inches tall; (4) Rooks - 8.5 inches tall; (16) Pawns - 8 inches tall; (1) Large Chess Mat - 5 x 5 feet (L x W); (4) Metal Stakes Made of high-density plastic; Waterproof; UV protected; Resists staining and fading Heavy-Duty Nylon Chess Mat; 7-inch squares(L x W); 5 x 5 feet(L x W) when in use Metal grommets at each corner for use with metal stakes to secure mat to the ground. Perfect for playing at the park, beach, campground or anywhere friends or family gather The King in this chess set measures 12" tall. The dimensions of each piece are listed in the product description. Please see the scale image if you have difficulty picturing how tall 12 inches is.