Elizabeth Tower
The Elizabeth Tower, often called Big Ben, is the iconic clock tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London.
Also known as: Big Ben clock tower, Big Ben
How big is it?
96 m · overall height
Also 315 ft
Overall height · specified
Typical recorded range: 95 m to 97 m.
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Elizabeth Tower vs Football pitch: length comparison
The length of a football pitch is about 1.09 times the overall height of the Elizabeth Tower.
The Elizabeth Tower, often called Big Ben, is the iconic clock tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London.
A football pitch is the marked rectangular playing surface used for association football.
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Elizabeth Tower
Overall height: 96 m; specified; range 95 m–97 m.
The Palace of Westminster’s Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, is about 96 m tall from ground to spire. Big Ben strictly names the Great Bell.
The marked overall height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Football pitch
Length: 105 m; recommended.
105 × 68 m playing surface. Excludes surrounding space.
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 96 m
We compare the overall height of the Elizabeth Tower. This value follows a stated specification; check its scope in the notes. The recorded range is 95 m to 97 m.
The Palace of Westminster’s Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, is about 96 m tall from ground to spire. Big Ben strictly names the Great Bell.
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| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 m | 95 m to 97 m | specified |
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- UK Parliament — Big BenElizabeth Tower is approximately 96 m high; Big Ben properly names the Great Bell.
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