Humpback whale
The humpback whale is a baleen whale recognised for its long pectoral fins and complex vocalisations.
How big is it?
15 m long
Also 49.21 ft
Length · defined specimen
A little perspective
About the same scale as Badminton court.
Badminton court: A badminton court is the marked rectangular playing surface used for games of badminton.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Humpback whale
A chosen 15 m, 30 tonne adult humpback. Its very long pectoral fins distinguish its outline from the blue whale.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Badminton court
13.4 × 6.1 m playing surface. Excludes surrounding space.
WA Government — badminton dimensions
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 15 m
For comparison, this page uses length. This is labelled defined specimen: an explicit comparison model rather than a claim that every example has the same value.
A chosen 15 m, 30 tonne adult humpback. Its very long pectoral fins distinguish its outline from the blue whale.
The marked horizontal span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Humpback whale dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 m | Not recorded | defined specimen | |
| 30 t | Not recorded | defined specimen |
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Nearest higher value · Living thingsSperm whale16 mThe sperm whale is a deep-diving toothed whale distinguished by its large, block-shaped head.Sources and method
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