List of mountains by elevation

This is an incomplete list of notable mountains on Earth, sorted by elevation in metres above sea level. For a complete list of mountains over 7200 m high, with at least 500 m of prominence, see List of highest mountains. See also a list of mountains ranked by prominence.

8,000 metres

There are 14 mountains over 8,000 metres (26,247 ft), which are often referred to as the Eight-thousanders. (Some people have claimed there are six more 8,000m peaks in Nepal, making for a total of 20. ) All are in the two highest mountain ranges in the world, the Himalayas and the Karakoram.

7,000 metres

There are 132 mountains between 7,000 and 8,000 metres (22,966 ft and 26,247 ft)

6,000 metres

Mountains between 6,000 and 7,000 metres (19,685 ft and 21,966 ft)

5,000 metres

Mountains between 5,000 and 6,000 metres (16,404 ft and 19,685 ft)

4,000 metres

Mountains between 4,000 and 5,000 metres (13,123 ft and 16,404 ft)

3,000 metres

2,000 metres

1,000 metres

Under 1,000 metres

See also

• Lists of highest points
• List of volcanoes by elevation

References

1. List of volcanoes by elevation
2. List of highest mountains on Earth
3. List of U.S. states and territories by elevation
4. Lists of mountains
5. List of elevation extremes by country
6. List of highest mountains in Scotland
7. List of countries by average elevation
8. List of mountains in Pakistan
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10. List of prominent mountains of the Alps above 3000 m
11. List of mountain peaks by prominence
12. List of mountain peaks of the Caribbean
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14. List of mountain peaks of the Rocky Mountains
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16. List of the highest major summits of the United States
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