MegaChess Large Chess Pieces - Black and White - Plastic - 12 inch King (16) White Chess Pieces; (16) Black Chess Pieces; 12 inch King - Perfect mix of size and value. Note The King is 1 foot tall and is 4.5 inches in diameter. Made of high-density plastic; Waterproof; UV protected; Resists staining and fading Light enough to take with you on any outing; Popular size for beginners 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. Chess Board and Mat are sold separately. We also sell larger chess sets with 16" tall, 25" tall, 37" tall and 49" tall Kings