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Landmarks · Shanghai, China

How tall is Shanghai World Financial Center?

Shanghai World Financial Center uses a 492-meter architectural height. The complete frame around its upper opening is included.

Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai, China. Architectural height · rooftop equipment excluded: 492 meters.
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492 m

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Measurement
Architectural height · rooftop equipment excluded
Subject or version
Shanghai, China
In feet, rounded
1,614.2 ft (1 ft = 0.3048 m)
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A little more perspective

The Skyscraper Center distinguishes the 492-meter architectural top from a 494.3-meter highest tip. This illustration and record use the architectural frame; rooftop technical equipment above it is excluded.

Shanghai Tower’s 632-meter crown stands 140 meters higher than this architectural reference. The trapezoidal opening does not subtract from height: the upper edge of its frame remains the endpoint.

Quick facts

Shanghai World Financial Center uses a 492-meter architectural height. The complete frame around its upper opening is included.

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