How much does a humpback whale weigh?
Typical weight
25–40 t
That is 55,100–88,200 lb, or 25,000–40,000 kg.
A baleen whale known for breaching, long complex songs, and pectoral fins a third of its body length.
How that compares
Humpback whale against things of a similar mass.
Sperm whale 15–57 t
Humpback whale 25–40 t
Stonehenge 2–30 t
Excavator 1,000–90,000 kg
Fire truck 14,000–36,000 kg
Whale shark 9,000–21,000 kg
Semi truck 12,000–36,290 kg
Garbage truck 12,000–20,000 kg
More about a humpback whale
- How long does a humpback whale last? 45–100 yr
- Humpback whale vs Sperm whale Side by side
- Humpback whale vs Whale shark Side by side
- Humpback whale vs Blue whale Side by side
- Humpback whale vs Fin whale Side by side
- Humpback whale vs Lion's mane jellyfish Side by side
Common questions
- How much does a humpback whale weigh?
- A humpback whale weighs 25–40 t (55,100–88,200 lb).
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- Humpback whale vs Sperm whale Side by side
- Humpback whale vs Whale shark Side by side
- Humpback whale vs Blue whale Side by side
- Humpback whale vs Fin whale Side by side
- Humpback whale vs Lion's mane jellyfish Side by side
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))