87.78 m
Proportions require correction
Axis ratio exceeds the hard publication limit.
United States Capitol (Current)
The U.S. Capitol is shown as the complete current permanent building in a strict east elevation, including both wings, the dome and Statue of Freedom but excluding approaches, grounds, flags and temporary work. Its sourced length is 229.01 m and its height to the statue is 87.78 m.
Dimensions
- Height
- 87.78 m
- Length
- 229.01 m
- Width
- 106.68 m
Quick facts
- Length
- 229.01 m
- Greatest width with approaches
- 106.68 m
- Height to statue
- 87.78 m
- Rooms
- about 540
- Ground area
- about 16,274 m²
United States Capitol (Current) · Size infographic
Related objects
Sources and measurement33 References
Dimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.
Measurement basis
The east-elevation contour uses the official 751 ft 4 in length by 288 ft height contract.