American Symbols & Landmarks1886

305 feet from the ground to the torch

The Statue of Liberty reaches 305 feet, 1 inch from ground level to the tip of its torch.

The statue itself, excluding its pedestal and foundation, is 151 feet, 1 inch tall — about half the total.

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Statue statisticsNational Park Service

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