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Lungs

1.1–1.3 kilograms 2.43–2.87 pounds
Lightest · 1.1 kilograms Typical · 1.1–1.3 kilograms Heaviest · 1.3 kilograms
Range Weight
Unit
#76Category rank 14%Weight position HighConfidence 1Source

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Lungs

Lungs has an estimated weight of 1.1–1.3 kilograms. It ranks #76 of 128 in the Nature & Materials category.

Source excerpt: Lungs are part of the human respiratory system that help you breathe. The average weight of the organ is 1.1- 1.3 kg, respectively.

Position in category

128 Items in category 1,265,106,122 tonnes Category average 6 kilograms Category median 0.2 grams–161,932,476,090 tonnes Category span

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1.1–1.3 kilograms

Weight details

Typical 1.1–1.3 kilograms
Minimum 1.1 kilograms
Maximum 1.3 kilograms
Value type Range
Weight reference text

The average weight of the organ is 1.1- 1.3 kg, respectively.

Unit conversions

Kilograms1.2 kilograms
Pounds2.65 pounds
Metric tonnes0.0012 tonnes
Grams1,200 grams
Ounces42.3 ounces
Stones0.189 stones

Source

1 sources
List of The Heaviest to Lightest Human Organs weightofstuff.com · Nature & Materials · Section: 5. Lungs · Article updated 2024-05-17
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Frequently asked questions

How much does Lungs weigh?

Lungs typically weighs about 1.1–1.3 kilograms, within a recorded range of 1.1–1.3 kilograms.

Where does Lungs rank among Nature & Materials?

It ranks #76 of 128 entries in Nature & Materials, heavier than 14% 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 0x7fb4333f0880>
Source articles 430
Categories 11
Confidence High
Category rank #76 of 128
Weight position Heavier than 14% of items
Updated 2024-05-17
Measurement type Mass
Dataset ID lungs
URL slug lungs

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