Statue of Liberty Fun Facts

305 feet 1 inch: Ground to tip of torch

152 feet 2 inches: Height of the Statue of the female figure

310 hammered copper plates: form the Statue skin, each 3/32 inches thick

560,000 lbs: Weight of the Statue and internal framing.

54,000,000 lbs: : Weight of concrete foundation

5,000 sheets of heavy gold leaf: cover the copper skin of the flame

8 feet: Length of Statue’s index finger

7 rays and 25 windows: Make up the crown

6 inches: Distance the torch can sway in high winds