London Eye vs Water tower
London Eye vs water tower
Near enough equal on weight
London Eye and water tower are near enough identical on weight.
London Eye and a water tower can be compared on 2 measures. The figures below are typical adult or full-size values, with the larger of the two in bold.
Side by side
| London Eye | Water tower | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2,100 t | 500–8,000 t |
| Height | 135 m | 20–60 m |
What the numbers say
- London Eye and water tower are near enough identical on weight.
- London Eye is 3.4× water tower on height.
Weight compared.
London Eye 2,100 t
Water tower 500–8,000 t
London Eye
A cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the Thames, opened in 2000.
Water tower
An elevated tank that holds a town's water high enough to pressurise the mains by gravity alone.
This is a comparison of published measurements, nothing more. It describes how two things differ on measures that have been recorded; it does not predict how they would fare against each other in any situation.
Common questions
- Which is bigger, London Eye or water tower?
- London Eye and water tower are near enough identical on weight. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do London Eyes and water towers compare on height?
- London Eye: 135 m. Water tower: 20–60 m. London Eye is 3.4× water tower on height.
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Sources
- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place