Burj Khalifa is about 473 times as tall as a human. Selected basis: an example for Human; approximate values.
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828 m - Height; specified.
Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, completed in 2010.
Architectural height to the top of the spire, 828 m. It is useful to compare consistently stated heights, since roof, antenna and occupied-floor heights differ.
Guinness World Records — Burj Khalifa1.75 m - Height; example.
A human is a primate of the species Homo sapiens, distinguished by habitual upright walking, language and complex tool use.
A defined adult standing 1.75 m tall with a mass of 70 kg. This is a consistent comparison specimen, not a global average or health benchmark.
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Built worldBurj Khalifa828 mBurj Khalifa is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, completed in 2010.
PeopleHuman1.75 mA human is a primate of the species Homo sapiens, distinguished by habitual upright walking, language and complex tool use.
Built worldEiffel Tower330 mThe Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice structure in Paris, France, and a famous global landmark.
PlacesMount Everest8.849 kmMount Everest is the highest mountain above sea level, located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and China.
Living thingsHoneybee1.5 cmA honeybee is a social insect that lives in a colony and gathers nectar and pollen from flowers.
Living thingsAfrican elephant3.3 mAn African elephant is a large plant-eating mammal recognised by its trunk, tusks and broad ears.
Living thingsGiraffe5 mA giraffe is an African mammal distinguished by its extremely long neck and legs, feeding mainly on tree leaves.
TransportFamily car4.5 mA family car is a motor vehicle designed to carry several passengers and their belongings.Side by side
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