Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza is an ancient Egyptian pyramid built as a tomb for the pharaoh Khufu.
How big is it?
138.5 m tall
Also 454.4 ft
Height · rounded landmark reference
A little perspective
Great Pyramid of Giza vs Football pitch: length comparison
The height of the Great Pyramid of Giza is about 1.32 times the length of a football pitch.
The Great Pyramid of Giza is an ancient Egyptian pyramid built as a tomb for the pharaoh Khufu.
A football pitch is the marked rectangular playing surface used for association football.
Both rulers start at the same zero and share one linear scale. Artwork keeps its original proportions. Horizontal rulers compare the selected spans; vertical brackets also identify height on the artwork.
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Great Pyramid of Giza
Height: 138.5 m; rounded landmark reference.
A chosen rounded present-day height of 138.5 m; original height was greater.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked 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 138.5 m
We compare the height of the Great Pyramid of Giza. This is a rounded comparison value; check the notes for its source and scope.
A chosen rounded present-day height of 138.5 m; original height was greater.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138.5 m | Not recorded | rounded landmark reference |
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