How tall is Mount Everest?
The highest mountain above sea level, on the border of Nepal and China.
The numbers
| Measure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| height | 8,849 m | Britannica: Mount Everest
(retrieved November 11, 2026) Height above sea level. |
Compared with other things
- 1 Mount Everest = about 20 Empire State Buildingsby height
- 1 Mount Everest = about 97 American football fieldsby height