text: While this is an interesting question, the measurement is way off.  Here are a few facts relative to size of the Statute of Liberty and you will notice that the finger size is eight feet.\n\nAdditional facts can be found at the source. \n\nHeight from base to torch (Bartholdi's design): 151' 1" (46.50m)\nHeight from base to torch (1984 Survey): 152' 2" (46.84m)\nFoundation of pedestal to torch (Bartholdi's design): 305' 1" (92.99m)\nFoundation of pedestal to torch (1984 Survey): 306' 8" (93.47m)\nHeel to top of head: 111' 1" (33.86m)\nLength of hand: 16' 5" (5.00m)\n\nIndex finger: 8' 0" (2.44m)\nCircumference at second joint: 3' 6" (1.07m)\nSize of fingernail: 13"x10" (33x25.4cm)\nWeight of fingernail: About 3.5 pounds. (1.5 kg)\nHead from chin to cranium: 17' 3" (5.26m)\nHead thickness from ear to ear: 10' 0" (3.05m)\nDistance across the eye: 2' 6" ( .76m)\n\nLength of nose: 4' 6" ( l.48m)\nRight arm length: 42' 0" (12.80m)\nRight arm greatest thickness: 12' 0" (3.66m)\nThickness of waist: 35' 0" (10.67m)\nWidth of mouth: 3' 0" (.91m)