Weight of a 70 kg person
This is the downward force exerted by gravity on an average adult human.
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686.5 N · weight
Weight · example
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Weight of a 70 kg person vs Saturn cloud-top gravity force on a 70 kg person: weight comparison
The weight of a 70 kg person at Saturn’s cloud tops is about 1.06 times the weight of a 70 kg person.
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This is the downward force exerted by gravity on an average adult human.
This is the gravitational force that Saturn would exert on a 70 kg person located at the level of its visible cloud tops.
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Weight of a 70 kg person
Weight: 686.5 N; example.
A 70 kg person at standard Earth gravity. This is force in newtons, not a different mass.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked weight is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Saturn cloud-top gravity force on a 70 kg person
Force at conventional cloud-top gravity: 730.8 N; derived; range 720 N–740 N.
A 70 kg comparison person experiences about 730.8 N using Saturn’s conventional 10.44 m/s² atmospheric gravity. Saturn has no solid surface, and gravity changes with reference level and latitude.
The marked force at conventional cloud-top gravity is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 686.5 N
We compare the weight of a 70 kg person. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same.
A 70 kg person at standard Earth gravity. This is force in newtons, not a different mass.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 686.5 N | Not recorded | example |
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Nearest lower valueGravity and forceVenus gravity force on a 70 kg astronaut620.9 NForce at mean Venus gravityThis is the downward force experienced by a 70 kg person due to Venus’s surface gravity.Nearest higher valueGravity and forceSaturn cloud-top gravity force on a 70 kg person730.8 NForce at conventional cloud-top gravityThis is the gravitational force that Saturn would exert on a 70 kg person located at the level of its visible cloud tops.Sources and method
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SpaceEarth12,740 kmEarth is the rocky planet on which we live and the third planet from the Sun.
SpaceMars6,779 kmMars is a rocky planet orbiting the Sun, with a reddish surface due to iron oxide.
SpaceMoon3,475 kmThe Moon is Earth’s natural satellite and the brightest large object in Earth’s night sky.GravitySaturn cloud-top gravity force on a 70 kg person730.8 NThis is the gravitational force that Saturn would exert on a 70 kg person located at the level of its visible cloud tops.GravityVenus gravity force on a 70 kg astronaut620.9 NThis is the downward force experienced by a 70 kg person due to Venus’s surface gravity.
GravityWeight of a 1,500 kg car14.71 kNThis is the downward force exerted by gravity on a typical passenger car.GravityMoon gravity force on a 70 kg astronaut113.4 NThis is the gravitational force exerted on a 70 kg person standing on the surface of the Moon, reflecting the Moon's weaker gravity compared to Earth's.