How Heavy Is the Eiffel Tower?
the Eiffel Tower weighs about
10,100 t (11,100 US tons)
Using a log scale so small objects stay visible — the numbers stay real.
- the Eiffel Tower10,100,000 kg
official figures published by the tower operator: 7,300 t of metal frame, 10,100 t total including the lifts, shops and antennae (French metric tonnes)
- a blue whale150,000 kg
adult; females larger than males; Antarctic subspecies up to 330,000 lb (149,685 kg), North Atlantic/North Pacific over 100,000 lb (45,359 kg)
- an African elephant4,500 kg
adult male 4,500–6,100 kg; adult female 2,000–3,500 kg
- an average new car1,980 kg
model year 2024 US fleet average curb weight
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Put it in perspective
- About 67× a blue whale
- About 2,200× an African elephant
- About 5,100× an average new car
Why weights differ
On the French official page "tons" means metric tonnes, so the total weight is about 10.1 million kilograms; the 7,300 t figure covers only the wrought-iron frame.
Sources
[1] Société d'Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (SETE)
The Eiffel Tower facts, eight & weight (official site of the Société d'Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel)Manufacturer
“Weight of the metal frame 7,300 tons Total weight 10,100 tons”
Value as published: Total weight 10,100 tons (metal frame 7,300 tons) · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- the Empire State Building331,000 t (365,000 US tons)
- the Statue of Liberty279 t (308 US tons)
- the Golden Gate Bridge811,500 t (894,500 US tons)
- Cloud Gate, the Bean99.8 t (110 US tons)
- the Great Pyramid of Giza6,400,000 t (7,050,000 US tons)
- Big Ben, the Great Bell13.7 t (15.1 US tons)
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Eiffel Tower weigh?
the Eiffel Tower weighs about 10,100 t (11,100 US tons) — official figures published by the tower operator: 7,300 t of metal frame, 10,100 t total including the lifts, shops and antennae (French metric tonnes).
How much is the Eiffel Tower in pounds and ounces?
22,300,000 lb, which is 356,000,000 oz. In metric terms: 10,100,000 kg.
Is the Eiffel Tower heavier than a blue whale?
Yes. the Eiffel Tower weighs about 10,100 t (11,100 US tons), while a blue whale is about 150 t (165 US tons) — roughly 67×.
Why do sources give different weights?
On the French official page "tons" means metric tonnes, so the total weight is about 10.1 million kilograms; the 7,300 t figure covers only the wrought-iron frame.
Where does this number come from?
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