Earth vs Uranus
Uranus is about 4.0 times as wide as Earth and Earth runs the hotter.
| Earth | Uranus | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rocky world | Ice / gas giant |
| Size (radius) | 1.00 R⊕ | 4.01 R⊕ |
| Surface gravity | 1.00× Earth | 0.90× Earth |
| Equilibrium temperature | -19°C (-2°F) | -215°C (-355°F) |
| Mean surface temperature | 15°C (59°F) | -197°C (-323°F) (cloud tops) |
| Year (orbital period) | 365 days | 84.0 years |
| Distance from Earth | home | in our solar system |
| Earth-similarity index | 1.00 | 0.19 |
Common questions
Is Earth bigger than Uranus?
Uranus is the larger of the two: Earth is 1.00 R⊕ across and Uranus is 4.01 R⊕, where Earth is 1 R⊕.
Which has stronger gravity, Earth or Uranus?
Earth pulls harder: surface gravity is 1.00× Earth on Earth and 0.90× Earth on Uranus.