The Shard
The Shard is a glass-clad skyscraper in London, completed in 2012.
How big is it?
309.6 m tall
Also 1,016 ft
Height · rounded landmark reference
A little perspective
About the same scale as Eiffel Tower.
Eiffel Tower: The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice structure in Paris, France, and a famous global landmark.
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The Shard
309.6 m architectural-height reference.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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
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Why we use 309.6 m
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309.6 m architectural-height reference.
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Recorded properties
The Shard dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 309.6 m | Not recorded | rounded landmark reference |
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