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Burj Khalifa: size, dimension and comparison

The adopted reference is about 828 m.

architectural height

828 m = 0.828 km. A meter contains 100 centimeters, or 1,000 millimeters.

2010Opening

Successive setbacks taper the tower towards its spire.

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Burj Khalifa, interpreted illustration
Interpreted illustration · dimension stated in the fact sheet.

What does this number measure?

Successive setbacks narrow the tower towards its spire. Displayed dimension: architectural height.

Compare the stated dimensions

The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.

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Source and limitations

Dimension checked in a primary source that was consulted.

Detailed interpreted illustration. It is not a photograph, an architectural survey or an exact scientific reconstruction.

Opening: 2010. Proposed historical date; an existing documentary source is linked but was not consulted for this date in this session. Do not interpret this reference as the manufacturing date of the illustrated specimen.