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Atlas Moths

25–28 grams 0.055–0.062 pounds
Lightest · 25 grams Typical · 25–28 grams Heaviest · 28 grams
Range Weight
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#588Category rank 3%Weight position HighConfidence 1Source

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Atlas Moths

Atlas Moths has an estimated weight of 25–28 grams. It ranks #588 of 598 in the Animals category.

Source excerpt: The atlas moth is among the biggest insects on the planet, with a wingspan stretching up to 27 centimeters across – that’s wider than a human handspan, and it weighs around 25 to 28g. In comparison to the wings, the body is abnormally small.

Position in category

598 Items in category 4 tonnes Category average 100 kilograms Category median 8.51 milligrams–186 tonnes Category span

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25–28 grams

Weight details

Typical 25–28 grams
Minimum 25 grams
Maximum 28 grams
Value type Range
Weight reference text

The atlas moth is among the biggest insects on the planet, with a wingspan stretching up to 27 centimeters across – that’s wider than a human handspan, and it weighs around 25 to 28g.

Unit conversions

Kilograms0.026 kilograms
Pounds0.058 pounds
Metric tonnes2.65e-05 tonnes
Grams26.5 grams
Ounces0.935 ounces
Stones0.0042 stones

Source

1 sources
The 9 Heaviest Insects On Earth weightofstuff.com · Animals · Section: 6. Atlas Moths · Article updated 2024-05-17
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Frequently asked questions

How much does Atlas Moths weigh?

Atlas Moths typically weighs about 25–28 grams, within a recorded range of 25–28 grams.

Where does Atlas Moths rank among Animals?

It ranks #588 of 598 entries in Animals, heavier than 3% of items in the dataset.

Where do these weight figures come from?

The data comes from 1 source articles on weightofstuff.com, most recently updated on 2024-05-17.

Dataset information

Items indexed <built-in method items of dict object at 0x7fb450398940>
Source articles 430
Categories 11
Confidence High
Category Animals
Category rank #588 of 598
Weight position Heavier than 3% of items
Updated 2024-05-17
Measurement type Mass
Dataset ID atlas-moths
URL slug atlas-moths

Confidence reflects how explicit the source wording is: exact values are high, ranges or approximations are medium, and vague statements are low.