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How tall is Pyramid of the Sun?

Pyramid of the Sun height compared to an average person, to scale — 66 m (217 ft)

Pyramid of the Sun is 66 m (217 ft) tall.

Centimetres66 m
Feet & inches217 ft
Exact6600 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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66 m
Pyramid of the Sun
1.75 m
Average American Man
Pyramid of the Sun66 m
Average American Man1.75 m

About Pyramid of the Sun’s height

Pyramid of the Sun is 66 m (217 ft) tall. That is 6600 centimetres, or 217 ft in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated high.

For a sense of scale, Pyramid of the Sun is just shorter than Falcon 9 Rocket (70 m), and is a little taller than Sydney Opera House (65 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Pyramid of the Sun up against anyone else, to scale.

Pyramid of the Sun in perspective

Height in context

  • Pyramid of the Sun at 66 m (217 ft) is approximately 37.7× the height of an average adult man (1.75 m).
  • Use the comparison tool above to place Pyramid of the Sun 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).

Pyramid of the Sun height — frequently asked

How tall is Pyramid of the Sun?
Pyramid of the Sun is 66 m (217 ft) tall.
How tall is Pyramid of the Sun in feet?
Pyramid of the Sun is 217 ft tall.
How tall is Pyramid of the Sun in cm?
Pyramid of the Sun is 66 m (6600 cm) tall.
Who is taller, Pyramid of the Sun or Falcon 9 Rocket?
Falcon 9 Rocket is taller, at 70 m versus Pyramid of the Sun at 66 m.
Is Pyramid of the Sun taller than Sydney Opera House?
Yes — Pyramid of the Sun is 66 m, which is taller than Sydney Opera House at 65 m.