Mars presents an intriguing contrast in scale when compared to Earth; its diameter is nearly half that of our home planet. This significant difference results in a gravitational force that is less intense, meaning that a person standing on its surface would experience only about a third of their Earth weight.
This reduced gravity has substantial implications for human exploration. To survive the harsh Martian environment, an astronaut would require a robust spacesuit equipped with various essential technology. Basic survival gear on Mars would include an oxygen supply, a heating element, carbon dioxide scrubbing systems, vital sign monitoring devices, and a comprehensive power source, such as a large battery pack. The cumulative weight of this equipment could be daunting. For perspective, during the Apollo missions, the suits worn by astronauts weighed approximately 163 kilograms (360 pounds) on Earth, which equated to about 27 kilograms (60 pounds) on the Moon—manageable yet still substantial.
Considering Mars, one may wonder: what would your weight be on its surface?
On Mars, your weight would approximate one-third of your current Earth weight. For instance, an individual weighing 70 kg (154 lbs) on Earth would register about 26.5 kg (58 lbs) on Mars. This calculation can be made simply by applying a straightforward ratio that accounts for the gravitational differences between the two planets.
The following tool simplifies this calculation.
Calcolatore del peso su Marte
Per saltare il calcolo, compila il seguente calcolatore. Il menu a discesa ti consente di scegliere tra chilogrammi e libbre.
Clicca su “calcola” per ottenere il risultato qui sotto.
Formula del peso su Marte
La formula per calcolare il tuo peso su Marte è la seguente:
WMars = (WEarth / 9.81) * 3.2
WMars: Peso su Marte
WEarth: Peso sulla Terra
I due numeri rimanenti rappresentano la forza di gravità su ciascun pianeta, espressa in metri al secondo quadrato (m/s2). La forza di gravità sulla Terra è 9.81 m/s2, mentre su Marte è di circa 3.2 m/s2.