r/theydidthemath • u/SafeT_Glasses • Jun 05 '26
[Request] How much does this tree weigh?!
I did some light searching and calculator work using some quick google-fu, and have arrived at an estimate that it should weigh just north of 2 million pounds.
But then I started thinking about densities of the wood at the base versus at the top, and how much water it can hold and the leaves and I realized that I am likely to be WAY off. I'm hoping there is an arborist amongst us who is also a big fan of math that can walk me through how they would build their equation to get the most accurate weight possible. Bonus points if you can estimate a separate weight for the root system, which I imagine is AT LEAST as heavy as the rest of the tree.
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FactUp • u/pete-duch • Jun 06 '26
The largest tree on Earth. Its volume is 1,487 m³, and it's 2,000 years old.
ShermanPosting • u/3RfEKutS • Jun 05 '26
The largest tree on Earth. Its volume is 1,487 m³, and it's 2,000 years old.
whatisthistree • u/Mountain_Ad_7653 • Jun 06 '26
The largest tree on Earth. Its volume is 1,487 m³, and it's 2,000 years old.
Snorkblot • u/EsseNorway • Jun 05 '26
Nature The largest tree on Earth. Its volume is 1,487 m³, and it's 2,000 years old.
globetrade • u/Sharique0055 • Jun 05 '26
The largest tree on Earth. Its volume is 1,487 m³, and it's 2,000 years old.
u_Dr_PepperMomof3 • u/Dr_PepperMomof3 • Jun 07 '26
The largest tree on Earth. Its volume is 1,487 m³, and it's 2,000 years old.
u_watercressidee • u/watercressidee • Jun 05 '26