Fin whale vs Sperm whale
Fin whale vs sperm whale
Fin whale is larger on weight
Fin whale is 1.8× sperm whale on weight.
A fin whale and a sperm 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 | Sperm whale | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 40–80 t | 15–57 t |
| Length | 18–27 m | 11–20.5 m |
| Typical lifespan | 80–114 yr | 60–70 yr |
What the numbers say
- Fin whale is 1.8× sperm whale on weight.
- Fin whale is somewhat greater than sperm whale on length — about 1.3×.
- Fin whale is 1.5× sperm whale on typical lifespan.
Weight compared.
Fin whale 40–80 t
Sperm whale 15–57 t
Fin whale
The second-largest animal on Earth, and among the fastest of the great whales.
Sperm whale
The largest toothed predator, diving to 2,000 m for squid and producing the loudest sound of any animal.
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 sperm whale?
- Fin whale is 1.8× sperm whale on weight. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do fin whales and sperm whales compare on length?
- Fin whale: 18–27 m. Sperm whale: 11–20.5 m. Fin whale is somewhat greater than sperm whale on length — about 1.3×.
- How do fin whales and sperm whales compare on typical lifespan?
- Fin whale: 80–114 yr. Sperm whale: 60–70 yr. Fin whale is 1.5× sperm whale on typical lifespan.
Related pages
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))