Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice structure in Paris, France, and a famous global landmark.
Also known as: eiffel
How big is it?
330 m tall
Also 1,083 ft
Height · specified
A little perspective
Burj Khalifa is about 2.51 times larger on this measurement.
Burj Khalifa: Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, completed in 2010.
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Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is a landmark tower in Paris. This record measures its full 330 m height to the top of the antenna installed in 2022, rather than a roof or occupied-floor height.
Eiffel Tower — 330 metre antenna height
The marked height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Burj Khalifa
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 Khalifa
The marked height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 330 m
For comparison, this page uses height. The record labels this value specified, so the stated convention rather than an inferred average controls the comparison.
The Eiffel Tower is a landmark tower in Paris. This record measures its full 330 m height to the top of the antenna installed in 2022, rather than a roof or occupied-floor height.
The marked vertical span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Eiffel Tower dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 330 m | Not recorded | specified |
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- Eiffel Tower — 330 metre antenna heightFull height including antenna installed in 2022.
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