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General Sherman giant sequoia: size, dimension and comparison

The adopted reference is about 83.8 m.

height above the base

83.8 m = 8,380 cm. A meter contains 100 centimeters, or 1,000 millimeters.

An exceptional giant sequoia, measured here by its height rather than its trunk volume.

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General Sherman giant sequoia, interpreted illustration
Interpreted illustration · dimension stated in the fact sheet.

What does this number measure?

An exceptional giant sequoia, measured here by its height rather than its trunk volume. Displayed dimension: height above the base.

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.

Compare with Hyperion · coast redwood (2019) in the explorer →

Source and limitations

Dimension checked in a primary source that was consulted.

Naturalistic illustration of the General Sherman giant sequoia; anatomy, texture and colouring are interpreted. This is not a photograph.