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Stephenson 2-18
- Radius (Solar Radii)
- 2150
- Distance (Light-years)
- ~20,000

This ranking lists the 12 largest known stars by radius (in solar radii), based on astronomical observations and latest research. These stars are mostly red supergiants or hypergiants, representing spectacular final stages of stellar evolution and humanity's understanding of cosmic giants.
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, Stevenson 2-18 reigns supreme as the current "titan" of the leaderboard. Its size is truly mind-bending: if placed at the center of our solar system, its photosphere would extend beyond the orbit of Saturn.
To put this scale into perspective:
While current data relies heavily on infrared observations and model estimations with inherent margins of error, it remains an extreme benchmark in stellar evolution for astronomers.
| Rank | Star Name | Radius (Solar Radii) | Distance (Light-years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephenson 2-18 | 2150 | ~20,000 |
| 2 | WOH G64 | 1540 | ~163,000 |
| 3 |
Westerlund 1-26 |
1530 |
| ~11,500 |
| 4 | KY Cygni | 1420 | ~5,000 |
| 5 | KW Sagittarii | 1460 | ~7,800 |
| 6 | RW Cephei | 1350 | ~3,500 |
| 7 | VY Canis Majoris | 1420 | ~3,820 |
| 8 | HR 5171 A | 1315 | ~11,700 |
| 9 | VV Cephei A | 1050 | ~4,900 |
| 10 | Betelgeuse | 887 | ~642 |
| 11 | Antares | 680 | ~550 |
| 12 | Aldebaran | 44 | ~65 |
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