Weight on Other Planets Calculator

Calculate your weight on every planet, moon, and dwarf planet in the solar system. Includes gravity comparison chart, jump height estimates, and planetary data.

About the Weight on Other Planets Calculator

Your weight depends on the gravitational pull of the body you are standing on. While your mass stays the same everywhere, your weight — the force of gravity on your mass — changes dramatically across the solar system. On the Moon you would weigh only 16.5% of your Earth weight, while on Jupiter you would feel 2.5 times heavier.

Surface gravity depends on both a body's mass and its radius. Jupiter is 318 times more massive than Earth but its much larger radius means surface gravity is "only" 2.53 times Earth's. Conversely, a dense but small body like Io has surface gravity similar to the Moon despite being larger.

This calculator computes your weight on 15 bodies including all eight planets, the Moon, Pluto, and major moons like Europa, Titan, and Ganymede. It also estimates how high you could jump on each body based on your Earth jump height, provides a visual gravity comparison chart, and displays detailed planetary data for reference.

Why Use This Weight on Other Planets Calculator?

Whether you are a student learning about gravity, an educator creating lesson plans, or just curious about what your weight would be on Jupiter or the Moon, this calculator provides instant results for 15 solar system bodies with visual gravity comparisons and jump height estimates. Keep these notes focused on your operational context. Tie the context to the calculator’s intended domain.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter your weight or mass in kilograms, pounds, or Newtons.
  2. Enter your jump height on Earth in meters (average is 0.5 m).
  3. Select a body to highlight in the comparison chart.
  4. Use preset buttons for common weights.
  5. Review your weight and jump height on all 15 solar system bodies.
  6. Explore the gravity comparison chart and planetary data tables.

Formula

Weight = mass × surface gravity (W = mg). Jump height on another body = Earth jump height × (g_Earth / g_body), assuming the same takeoff energy. Surface gravity: g = GM/R², where G is the gravitational constant, M is the body's mass, and R is its radius.

Example Calculation

Result: 26.6 kgf on Mars, 1.31 m jump height

A 70 kg person weighs about 26.6 kgf on Mars (vs 70 kgf on Earth) because Mars surface gravity is 3.72 m/s², only 38% of Earth. They could jump 1.31 m high instead of 0.5 m.

Tips & Best Practices

Practical Guidance

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between weight and mass?

Mass is the amount of matter in an object (measured in kg) and is constant everywhere. Weight is the gravitational force on that mass (measured in Newtons or kgf) and changes depending on surface gravity.

Which planet has the strongest gravity?

Jupiter, with surface gravity of 24.79 m/s² (2.53 times Earth). Among rocky planets, Earth has the strongest gravity.

How much would I weigh on the Moon?

About 16.5% of your Earth weight. A 70 kg person would weigh about 11.6 kgf on the Moon.

Could I jump higher on Mars?

Yes — about 2.6 times higher. Mars gravity is 38% of Earth's, so the same leg force produces a higher jump.

Why is Pluto included — is it a planet?

Pluto is classified as a dwarf planet since 2006. We include it because it remains a popular target of curiosity, and its extremely low gravity (0.62 m/s²) provides an interesting comparison.

Do astronauts on the ISS weigh zero?

No — they are in freefall (constantly falling around Earth), creating the sensation of weightlessness. Actual gravity at ISS altitude (~400 km) is still about 89% of surface gravity.

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