How Heavy Is the Empire State Building?
the Empire State Building weighs about
331,000 t (365,000 US tons)
Using a log scale so small objects stay visible — the numbers stay real.
- the Empire State Building331,000,000 kg
completed 1931, as published on the building's official site: approximately 365,000 US tons for the whole structure
- 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
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Put it in perspective
- About 33× the Eiffel Tower
- About 2,200× a blue whale
- About 74,000× an African elephant
Why weights differ
"Tons" on a US building's own site means short tons, so 365,000 tons is about 331,122,430 kg; the figure covers the building structure, not its contents or the tenants it carries.
Sources
[1] Empire State Building (official site)
Empire State Building Facts: Height, Floors & FiguresManufacturer
“The Empire State Building weighs approximately 365,000 tons.”
Value as published: approximately 365,000 tons · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- the Golden Gate Bridge811,500 t (894,500 US tons)
- the Great Pyramid of Giza6,400,000 t (7,050,000 US tons)
- the Eiffel Tower10,100 t (11,100 US tons)
- the Statue of Liberty279 t (308 US tons)
- Cloud Gate, the Bean99.8 t (110 US tons)
- Big Ben, the Great Bell13.7 t (15.1 US tons)
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Empire State Building weigh?
the Empire State Building weighs about 331,000 t (365,000 US tons) — completed 1931, as published on the building's official site: approximately 365,000 US tons for the whole structure.
How much is the Empire State Building in pounds and ounces?
730,000,000 lb, which is 11,700,000,000 oz. In metric terms: 331,000,000 kg.
Is the Empire State Building heavier than the Eiffel Tower?
Yes. the Empire State Building weighs about 331,000 t (365,000 US tons), while the Eiffel Tower is about 10,100 t (11,100 US tons) — roughly 33×.
Why do sources give different weights?
"Tons" on a US building's own site means short tons, so 365,000 tons is about 331,122,430 kg; the figure covers the building structure, not its contents or the tenants it carries.
Where does this number come from?
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