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).

Updated 2026-09-20

Washington Monument is taller than Great Pyramid of Giza by 30.55 m (100 ft).Great Pyramid of Giza: 138.5 m (454 ft). Washington Monument: 169.05 m (555 ft).050100150mGreat Pyramid ofGiza138.5 mWashingtonMonument169.05 m (555 ft)

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Among the 13 structures listed here, Great Pyramid of Giza ranks 12 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).

  • Washington Monument: 169.05 m (555 ft). Washington Monument is taller than Great Pyramid of Giza by 30.55 m (100 ft).
  • Sagrada Família: 172.5 m (566 ft). Sagrada Família is taller than Great Pyramid of Giza by 34 m (112 ft).
  • Statue of Liberty: 46.05 m (151 ft). Great Pyramid of Giza is taller than Statue of Liberty by 92.45 m (303 ft).

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138.5 m (454 ft)

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

Present height; original height is listed separately.

Updated 2026-09-20

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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).

Original completed height; the present structure is shorter.

Updated 2026-09-20

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