Would You Feel Lighter on Mars?

So a person who weighs 700 newtons on the surface of the Earth (about 157 pounds-force) would weigh only 265 newtons on Mars. You wouldn't just feel lighter; you'd also run differently.

Do you feel lighter on Mars?

There is less gravity on Mars, so you would feel lighter.

Do I weigh less on Mars?

Weight is a measure of gravity's effect on mass. It varies based on factors like your mass, the planet's gravity, and the distance between you and the planet's center. If you weighed 100 lbs on Earth, you would weigh only 38 lbs on Mars!

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.