Moon gravity force on a 70 kg astronaut
This 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.
Also known as: 70 kg astronaut weight on Moon
How big is it?
113.4 N · force at mean lunar surface gravity
Force at mean lunar surface gravity · derived
Typical recorded range: 112 N to 114 N.
A little perspective
Moon gravity force on a 70 kg astronaut vs Weight of a 70 kg person: weight comparison
The weight of a 70 kg person is about 6.05 times the weight of a 70 kg astronaut on the Moon.
FORCE
This 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.
This is the downward force exerted by gravity on an average adult human.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Moon gravity force on a 70 kg astronaut
Force at mean lunar surface gravity: 113.4 N; derived; range 112 N–114 N.
A 70 kg comparison astronaut experiences about 113.4 N at the Moon’s rounded 1.62 m/s² surface gravity. Mass remains 70 kg; local terrain and latitude cause small variations.
NASA — Earth and Moon by the numbers
The marked force at mean lunar surface gravity is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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.
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Why we use 113.4 N
We compare the weight of a 70 kg astronaut on the Moon. The measurement is labelled derived. Check the source notes for its basis. The recorded range is 112 N to 114 N.
A 70 kg comparison astronaut experiences about 113.4 N at the Moon’s rounded 1.62 m/s² surface gravity. Mass remains 70 kg; local terrain and latitude cause small variations.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113.4 N | 112 N to 114 N | derived |
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- NASA — Earth and Moon by the numbersMean radius and average orbital distance; rounded values.
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