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How tall is Canton Tower?

Canton Tower height compared to an average person, to scale — 604 m (1,982 ft)

Canton Tower is 604 m (1,982 ft) tall.

Measured: total height incl. antenna.

Centimetres604 m
Feet & inches1,982 ft
Exact60400 cm
Confidencehigh
Sourcearchitectural records

Heights are compiled from public sources — official league & agency listings, published profiles and reference data — and cross-checked; the confidence flag reflects how consistently sources agree. Last reviewed 2026-09-30.

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About Canton Tower’s height

Canton Tower is 604 m (1,982 ft) tall. That is 60400 centimetres, or 1,982 ft in feet and inches. This figure is measured total height incl. antenna. Source confidence for this height is rated high.

For a sense of scale, Canton Tower is just shorter than Shanghai Tower (632 m), and is a little taller than Abraj Al-Bait (601 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Canton Tower up against anyone else, to scale.

Canton Tower in perspective

Height in context

  • Canton Tower at 604 m (1,982 ft) is approximately 345.1× the height of an average adult man (1.75 m).
  • Use the comparison tool above to place Canton Tower side by side with any person or object — you’ll see the size difference at a glance.

World height averages: adult men ≈1.75 m, adult women ≈1.62 m (compiled from global studies; varies by region).

Canton Tower height — frequently asked

How tall is Canton Tower?
Canton Tower is 604 m (1,982 ft) tall.
How tall is Canton Tower in feet?
Canton Tower is 1,982 ft tall.
How tall is Canton Tower in cm?
Canton Tower is 604 m (60400 cm) tall.
Who is taller, Canton Tower or Shanghai Tower?
Shanghai Tower is taller, at 632 m versus Canton Tower at 604 m.
Is Canton Tower taller than Abraj Al-Bait?
Yes — Canton Tower is 604 m, which is taller than Abraj Al-Bait at 601 m.