On May 24, 2018, Hebert Associates, Inc. had the distinction of being the official measurers of the world’s tallest freestanding pyramid of toilet paper.  The results are official.  A new Guiness World Record has been set.  The pyramid stands at 14′ 3 3/4″ breaking the previous record of 13′ 5″.  

The building of the pyramid was a joint effort between Meijer and Kimberly-Clark Corp. and took place at Meijer’s new Grand Chute Supercenter.

 

 

Guinness World Records announces the official results
Guinness World Records announces the results of the world’s tallest toilet paper pyramid
measuring the world's tallest pyramid of toilet paper
Making the measurement official. 14′ 3 3/4″ tall – a new Guinness World Record!
Spectra Precision Focus 35 Total Station used to measure world's tallest toilet paper pyramid
Spectra Precision Focus 35 Total Station used to measure world’s tallest toilet paper pyramid

 

In order to get an accurate measurement to the top of the pyramid, it was necessary to find a reflector that could be affixed to the top roll that worked with our instrument.  We found a peel and stick reflector paper made by Leica Geosystems that worked well with our instrument.  After testing, I found it to be extremely accurate, just as accurate as the prisms we normally use for obtaining survey grade measurements.

 

 

target at top of world's tallest toilet paper pyramid
The top of the pyramid with the Leica Geosystems target attached to the top roll.
top roll from world's tallest toilet paper pyramid
The top toilet paper roll from the pyramid has been rescued  and found a new home on my desk. The rest of the rolls were recycled.

 

 

Some additional photos and a video showing the construction of the pyramid

 

A Guinness World Records attempt at the tallest toilet paper pyramid
A record breaker according to Guinness World Records
the crew at Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Cottonelle, and Meijer after breaking the world record for the tallest pyramid of toilet paper
The crew at Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Cottonelle, and Meijer after breaking the world record

 

 

 

World's Tallest Toilet Paper Pyramid
World’s Tallest Toilet Paper Pyramid

 

measuring the base of the world's tallest pyramid of toilet paper
Measuring the base
world's tallest pyramid of toilet paper
Posing for the photo-op