443.18 m (1,454 ft)
The Empire State Building reaches 443.18 m (1,454 ft) (height to tip, including spire and antenna).
Height to tip, including spire and antenna.
Updated 2026-09-20
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The Empire State Building reaches 443.18 m (1,454 ft) (height to tip, including spire and antenna).
Updated 2026-09-20
Understanding Empire State Building’s height
This is a listed vertical measurement. Check the selected source context before treating a roof, spire, antenna or pedestal as part of the same height.
Among the 13 structures listed here, Empire State Building ranks 7 from tallest to shortest. Their average listed height is 432.24 m (1,418 ft). Equal heights share a rank; this selection includes historical listings.
El Capitan leads this group at 914.4 m (3,000 ft). At the other end, Statue of Liberty is 46.05 m (151 ft).
- Willis Tower: 442.3 m (1,451 ft). Empire State Building is taller than Willis Tower by 0.88 m (3 ft).
- Petronas Towers: 451.9 m (1,483 ft). Petronas Towers is taller than Empire State Building by 8.72 m (29 ft).
- Taipei 101: 508 m (1,667 ft). Taipei 101 is taller than Empire State Building by 64.82 m (213 ft).
The endpoint matters: a roof, architectural tip and antenna can give different heights for the same structure. Use the named endpoint below when comparing another landmark.
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381 m (1,250 ft)
The Empire State Building reaches 381 m (1,250 ft) (roof height; excludes the antenna).
Roof height; excludes the antenna.
Updated 2026-09-20
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