Summary Dimensions

Following are the principal dimensions of the Cathedral. As cathedrals are compared in size by their areas, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine will rank, after St. Peter’s at Rome and Seville Cathedral, the third largest in the world.

Length
Western Towers	50	feet
Nave	225	”
Crossing	100	”
Choir	170	”
St. Saviour’s Chapel	56	”
Total length	601	”
Width
West Front (including buttresses)	220	feet
Nave and Aisles (exterior)	132	”
Transepts	315	”
Crossing	100	”
Choir	56	”
Ambulatory	20	”
Height
Western Towers	265	feet
Ridge of Nave Roof	175	”
Nave Vaults (above floor)	130	”
Choir Vaults (above floor)	127	”
Crossing Vault (above floor)	200	”
Central Fleche	470	”
Final Cross (30 feet)	500	”
Final Cross above tide-water	631	”
Area
Area of Cathedral	109,082	square feet