Burj Khalifa vs Eiffel Tower: Size Comparison
The Burj Khalifa is about 2.5× the size of the Eiffel Tower: it measures 828 m (2,717 ft) tall, while the Eiffel Tower is 330 m (1,083 ft) tall. It is also about 49.5× heavier — 500,000 t (551,156 US tons) versus 10,100 t (11,133 US tons).
The Burj Khalifa is two and a half Eiffel Towers tall. When the Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889 it was the tallest structure on Earth — today it wouldn't even reach the Burj's halfway point.
Measurements side by side
| Burj Khalifa | Eiffel Tower | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 150 m (492 ft) | 125 m (410 ft) | 1.2× |
| Height | 828 m (2,717 ft) | 330 m (1,083 ft) | 2.5× |
| Width | 150 m (492 ft) | 125 m (410 ft) | 1.2× |
| Mass | 500,000 t (551,156 US tons) | 10,100 t (11,133 US tons) | 49.5× |
To-scale view
Drawn to true scale from the measurements below.
Cinematic scene generated with AI — for accurate proportions, see the to-scale view above.
How many Eiffel Towers fit in a Burj Khalifa?
- 2 Eiffel Towers placed end to end match one Burj Khalifa's height.
- It would take 49 Eiffel Towers to balance the scale against one Burj Khalifa.
Frequently asked questions
- Is an Eiffel Tower bigger than a Burj Khalifa?
- No. The Burj Khalifa (828 m (2,717 ft)) is about 2.5× the size of the Eiffel Tower (330 m (1,083 ft)).
- How many Eiffel Towers fit alongside a Burj Khalifa?
- Placed end to end, about 2 Eiffel Towers span the full extent of one Burj Khalifa.
- How much heavier is a Burj Khalifa than an Eiffel Tower?
- The Burj Khalifa weighs 500,000 t (551,156 US tons) — about 49.5× the mass of the Eiffel Tower (10,100 t (11,133 US tons)).
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Sources & measurement notes
Burj Khalifa: 828 m tall — the tallest building in the world since 2010. Footprint width is approximate (Y-shaped plan). Estimated total weight of the empty structure ~500,000 tonnes.
Eiffel Tower: 330 m tall including antennas (since 2022); the iron structure itself is 300 m. Base is 124.9 m per side. Total weight ~10,100 tonnes.