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How tall is CN Tower?

CN Tower height compared to an average person, to scale — 553 m (1,814 ft)

CN Tower is 553 m (1,814 ft) tall.

Centimetres553 m
Feet & inches1,814 ft
Exact55300 cm
Confidencehigh
Sourceofficial

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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CN Tower
1.75 m
Average American Man
CN Tower553 m
Average American Man1.75 m

About CN Tower’s height

CN Tower is 553 m (1,814 ft) tall. That is 55300 centimetres, or 1,814 ft in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated high.

For a sense of scale, CN Tower is just shorter than Lotte World Tower (555 m), and is a little taller than One World Trade Center (541 m). Use the comparison tool above to line CN Tower up against anyone else, to scale.

CN Tower in perspective

Height in context

  • CN Tower at 553 m (1,814 ft) is approximately 316.0× the height of an average adult man (1.75 m).
  • Use the comparison tool above to place CN 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).

CN Tower height — frequently asked

How tall is CN Tower?
CN Tower is 553 m (1,814 ft) tall.
How tall is CN Tower in feet?
CN Tower is 1,814 ft tall.
How tall is CN Tower in cm?
CN Tower is 553 m (55300 cm) tall.
Who is taller, CN Tower or Lotte World Tower?
Lotte World Tower is taller, at 555 m versus CN Tower at 553 m.
Is CN Tower taller than One World Trade Center?
Yes — CN Tower is 553 m, which is taller than One World Trade Center at 541 m.