How many metres tall is the second tallest building in the world?
Cities medium Data from 2024
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The answer
632 metres
Roughly 632.
Shanghai Tower reaches 632 metres, second only to the Burj Khalifa. Its twisted shape is not decoration: the 120-degree rotation reduces wind load by roughly a quarter, which saved around $58 million in structural steel.
Where this number comes from
| Source | Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat |
|---|---|
| Figure refers to | 2024 |
| Last checked | |
| Unit | metres |
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