Ceres vs Earth
Earth is about 14 times as wide as Ceres.
| Ceres | Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rocky world | Rocky world |
| Size (radius) | 0.074 R⊕ | 1.00 R⊕ |
| Surface gravity | 0.03× Earth | 1.00× Earth |
| Equilibrium temperature | – | -19°C (-2°F) |
| Mean surface temperature | not measured | 15°C (59°F) |
| Year (orbital period) | 4.6 years | 365 days |
| Distance from Earth | in our solar system | home |
| Earth-similarity index | – | 1.00 |
Common questions
Is Ceres bigger than Earth?
Earth is the larger of the two: Ceres is 0.074 R⊕ across and Earth is 1.00 R⊕, where Earth is 1 R⊕.
Which has stronger gravity, Ceres or Earth?
Earth pulls harder: surface gravity is 0.03× Earth on Ceres and 1.00× Earth on Earth.