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How tall is the Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe)?

The Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe) reaches 180 m (591 ft) from ground to roof.

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What the Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe)’s height measures

  • Three Gorges Dam: 181 m (594 ft). The Three Gorges Dam is taller than the Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe) by 1 m (3 ft).
  • Statue of Unity, India: 182 m (597 ft). The Statue of Unity, India is taller than the Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe) by 2 m (7 ft).
  • Space Needle: 184 m (605 ft). The Space Needle is taller than the Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe) by 4 m (14 ft).

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180 m (591 ft)

The Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe) reaches 180 m (591 ft) from ground to roof.

Source: Wikipedia

Compared with the Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe)

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The Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe), 180 m (591 ft), drawn to scale beside the Three Gorges Dam, 181 m (594 ft)