Earth vs Jupiter
Jupiter is about 11 times as wide as Earth and Earth runs the hotter.
| Earth | Jupiter | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rocky world | Gas giant |
| Size (radius) | 1.00 R⊕ | 11.21 R⊕ |
| Surface gravity | 1.00× Earth | 2.53× Earth |
| Equilibrium temperature | -19°C (-2°F) | -163°C (-262°F) |
| Mean surface temperature | 15°C (59°F) | -108°C (-163°F) (cloud tops) |
| Year (orbital period) | 365 days | 11.9 years |
| Distance from Earth | home | in our solar system |
| Earth-similarity index | 1.00 | 0.32 |
Common questions
Is Earth bigger than Jupiter?
Jupiter is the larger of the two: Earth is 1.00 R⊕ across and Jupiter is 11.21 R⊕, where Earth is 1 R⊕.
Which has stronger gravity, Earth or Jupiter?
Jupiter pulls harder: surface gravity is 1.00× Earth on Earth and 2.53× Earth on Jupiter.