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title: "How long does a American lobster last?"
description: "An American lobster lasts 30–100 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How long does a American lobster last?

**Typical lifespan: 30–100 yr**

The heaviest known crustacean; the record animal weighed 20 kg.

## How that compares

*American lobster against things of a similar time.*

- American lobster: 30–100 yr
- Orca: 30–90 yr
- American alligator: 35–70 yr
- Humpback whale: 45–100 yr
- Piano: 30–100 yr
- Nile crocodile: 45–80 yr
- Beluga whale: 35–70 yr
- Narwhal: 30–90 yr

## What that means over time

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| Period | How many you would buy |
| --- | --- |
| Per year | 0.02 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1 of them |

> Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.

## More about an American lobster

- [How much does a American lobster weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/american-lobster/) — 0.45–20 kg

## Common questions

### How long does an American lobster last?

An American lobster lasts 30–100 yr.

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## Sources

- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (https://www.noaa.gov/) [Public domain (US Government)]