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How tall is the White House?

The White House reaches 21 m (70 ft) from ground to Executive Residence roof high point.

The White House is taller than you by 19.72 m (64 ft 8.5 in).The White House: 21 m (70 ft). You: 5 ft 3.5 in (161.3 cm). Example height The White House is taller than you by 19.72 m (64 ft 8.5 in).The White House: 21 m (70 ft). You: 5 ft 3.5 in (161.3 cm). Example height

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What the White House’s height measures

  • The Louvre Pyramid, Paris: 21.6 m (71 ft). The Louvre Pyramid, Paris is taller than the White House by 0.26 m (10.5 in).
  • Great Sphinx of Giza: 20 m (66 ft). The White House is taller than the Great Sphinx of Giza by 1.34 m (4 ft 4.5 in).
  • Buckingham Palace: 24 m (79 ft). Buckingham Palace is taller than the White House by 2.66 m (8 ft 9 in).

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Published height

21 m (70 ft)

The White House reaches 21 m (70 ft) from ground to Executive Residence roof high point.

Source: Wikipedia

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The White House, 21 m (70 ft), drawn to scale beside the Louvre Pyramid, Paris, 21.6 m (71 ft)