Animals
How big is a Blue Whale?
The Blue Whale is 29.9 m (98.1 ft) long and has a mass of 199 t (219 US tons).
Measurements
| Length | 29.9 m (98.1 ft) |
| Height | 4.5 m (14.8 ft) |
| Width | 4 m (13.1 ft) |
| Mass | 199 t (219 US tons) |
Longest reliably measured individual (29.9 m); typical adults are 24–27 m. Mass of 199 tonnes is the heaviest recorded.
Did you know?
- A blue whale's heart is about the size of a golf cart and weighs around 180 kg.
- Its tongue alone can weigh as much as an elephant.