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How tall is the Great Pyramid of Giza?

The Great Pyramid of Giza reaches 138.5 m (454 ft), present height; original height is listed separately.

Side by side with the Statue of Liberty, the Sagrada Família and the San Jacinto Monument

The Great Pyramid of Giza is taller than the Spring Temple Buddha by 11 m (34 ft).Great Pyramid of Giza: 139 m (454 ft). Spring Temple Buddha: 128 m (420 ft), measured to the head above integral lotus throne. The Great Pyramid of Giza is taller than the Spring Temple Buddha by 11 m (34 ft).Great Pyramid of Giza: 139 m (454 ft). Spring Temple Buddha: 128 m (420 ft), measured to the head above integral lotus throne.

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Top when completed 146.6 m (481 ft) Top today 138.5 m (454 ft)
Where each published height stops, drawn to scale: Top when completed: 146.6 m (481 ft); Top today: 138.5 m (454 ft). The outline is a symbol; the lines are at the listed heights.

What the Great Pyramid of Giza’s height measures

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Next above the Great Pyramid of Giza on this site: Dubai Frame, at 150 m (492 ft), 12 m (38 ft) taller. Next below: St. Peter's Basilica, at 137 m (448 ft), 2 m (6 ft) shorter.

  • London Eye: 135 m (443 ft). The Great Pyramid of Giza is taller than the London Eye by 4 m (11 ft).
  • Spring Temple Buddha: 128 m (420 ft). The Great Pyramid of Giza is taller than the Spring Temple Buddha by 11 m (34 ft).

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Published heights

138.5 m (454 ft)

The Great Pyramid of Giza reaches 138.5 m (454 ft), present height; original height is listed separately.

Source: Wikipedia

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146.6 m (481 ft)

The Great Pyramid of Giza reaches 146.6 m (481 ft), original completed height; the present structure is shorter.

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The Great Pyramid of Giza, 138.5 m (454 ft), drawn to scale beside St. Peter's Basilica, 136.57 m (448 ft)