How tall is the Washington Monument?

Understanding Washington Monument’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, Washington Monument ranks 11 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).

• Sagrada Família: 172.5 m (566 ft). Sagrada Família is taller than Washington Monument by 3.45 m (11 ft).
• Great Pyramid of Giza: 138.5 m (454 ft). Washington Monument is taller than Great Pyramid of Giza by 30.55 m (100 ft).
• Statue of Liberty: 46.05 m (151 ft). Washington Monument is taller than Statue of Liberty by 123 m (404 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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