The Size of the World

Introduction

Our planet Earth is a massive and unique place, and understanding its size helps us appreciate the scale of the natural world around us. In this website, we will explore the various dimensions of Earth, how it compares to other planets, and some fascinating facts about its size.

Earth's Dimensions

• Equatorial Radius: 6,378 km
• Polar Radius: 6,357 km
• Equatorial Circumference: 40,075 km
• Surface Area: 510.1 million km²
• Volume: 1 trillion cubic kilometers

Comparison with Other Planets

When comparing Earth with other planets in the Solar System, Earth is quite large, but it's far smaller than giants like Jupiter. Here's a quick comparison:

• Earth's diameter: 12,742 km
• Jupiter's diameter: 139,820 km
• Earth's mass: 5.97 × 10²⁴ kg
• Jupiter's mass: 1.90 × 10²⁷ kg

Interesting Facts

• The Earth's circumference at the equator is around 40,075 kilometers.
• The Earth’s surface area is roughly 510 million square kilometers, making it a very diverse planet.
• If you were to travel around the world at the equator, you would need to travel 40,075 kilometers!