WHAT ARE THE SIZES AND SHAPES OF ICEBERGS
ICEBERG SIZE CLASSIFICATION
| SIZE CATEGORY | HEIGHT(FT) | HEIGHT(M) | LENGTH(FT) | LENGTH(M) |
| Growler |
less than 3 |
less than 1 |
less than 16 |
less than 5 |
| Bergy Bit |
3-13 |
1-4 |
15-46 |
5-14 |
| Small |
14-50 |
5-15 |
47-200 |
15-60 |
| Medium |
51-150 |
16-45 |
201-400 |
61-122 |
| Large |
151-240 |
46-75 |
401-670 |
123-213 |
| Very Large |
Over 240 |
Over 75 |
Over 670 |
Over 213 |
Non-Tabular Iceberg Size Classifications (computer model categories)
ICEBERG SHAPE CLASSIFICATION
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| TABULAR: An iceberg with steep sides and flat top having a length-to-height ratio greater than 5:1. Many show horizontal banding. |
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| NON-TABULAR: Describes all icebergs that are not tabular shaped as described above. This category is futher subdivided to include the specific shapes described below. If no other description applies, the iceberg is simply referred to as a non-tabular. |
Non-Tabular Iceberg Shape Classifications
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| DOME: An iceberg with a rounded top. |
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| PINNACLE: An iceberg with one or more spires. |
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| WEDGE: An iceberg having a steep vertical side on one end and sloping on the other. |
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| DRY-DOCK: An iceberg that has eroded so a slot or channel is formed. |
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| BLOCKY: An iceberg with a flat top and steep vertical sides. |
