The Shard in London is generally given as 309.6 metres (1,016 feet) high at its very top.

Quick height facts

  • The commonly quoted figure is 309.6 metres from ground to tip.
  • The highest point of its steelwork (before the final glass was added) is about 308.5 metres.
  • In casual conversation, people round it to “about 310 metres tall”.

Why some sources differ

  • Some writers distinguish between “height above sea level” and “tallness from base to tip”, which can shave a few metres off the number.
  • Using that stricter “base‑to‑tip” idea, a detailed analysis argues the Shard is closer to 306 metres tall , with the extra metres coming from the ground level above sea level.

Latest context and trivia

  • The Shard remains one of London’s most recognizable modern landmarks and is still the tallest building in the UK.
  • When its 66‑metre spire was installed in 2012, it pushed the structure to essentially its current full height, which has not changed since.

TL;DR: If you just need one number for “how tall is the Shard”, use 309.6 metres (1,016 feet) , though some technical discussions argue for about 306 metres when measuring strictly from base to tip.

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