Fin whale vs Humpback whale
Fin whale vs humpback whale
Fin whale is larger on weight
Fin whale is 2.3× humpback whale on weight.
A fin whale and a humpback whale can be compared on 3 measures. The figures below are typical adult or full-size values, with the larger of the two in bold.
Side by side
| Fin whale | Humpback whale | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 40–80 t | 25–40 t |
| Length | 18–27 m | 12–17 m |
| Typical lifespan | 80–114 yr | 45–100 yr |
What the numbers say
- Fin whale is 2.3× humpback whale on weight.
- Fin whale is somewhat greater than humpback whale on length — about 1.4×.
- Fin whale is 1.8× humpback whale on typical lifespan.
Weight compared.
Fin whale 40–80 t
Humpback whale 25–40 t
Fin whale
The second-largest animal on Earth, and among the fastest of the great whales.
Humpback whale
A baleen whale known for breaching, long complex songs, and pectoral fins a third of its body length.
This is a comparison of published measurements, nothing more. It describes how two things differ on measures that have been recorded; it does not predict how they would fare against each other in any situation.
Common questions
- Which is bigger, fin whale or humpback whale?
- Fin whale is 2.3× humpback whale on weight. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do fin whales and humpback whales compare on length?
- Fin whale: 18–27 m. Humpback whale: 12–17 m. Fin whale is somewhat greater than humpback whale on length — about 1.4×.
- How do fin whales and humpback whales compare on typical lifespan?
- Fin whale: 80–114 yr. Humpback whale: 45–100 yr. Fin whale is 1.8× humpback whale on typical lifespan.
Related pages
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))