How Heavy Is a Men's Javelin?
a Men's Javelin weighs exactly
800 g (28.22 oz)
- a domestic cat4.5 kg
adult domestic cat (Felis catus); males larger; range 4.1–5.4 kg
- a gallon of water3.78 kg
1 US gallon (3.785 412 L) of pure water at 4 °C
- a men's javelin0.8 kg
senior men's javelin, 800 g
- an iPhone 160.17 kg
iPhone 16, Apple technical specifications
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Put it in perspective
- About 4.7× an iPhone 16
- About 4.7× a gallon of water
- About 5.6× a domestic cat
Sources
[1] World Athletics
Competition and Technical Rules - 2026 EditionStandard body
“Javelin 500g 600g 700g 800g 800g”
Value as published: 800g (men's U20/senior) · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a men's javelin weigh?
a Men's Javelin weighs exactly 800 g (28.22 oz) — senior men's javelin, 800 g.
How much is a men's javelin in pounds and ounces?
1.764 lb, which is 28.22 oz. In metric terms: 0.8 kg.
Is a men's javelin heavier than an iPhone 16?
Yes. a Men's Javelin weighs exactly 800 g (28.22 oz), while an iPhone 16 is about 170 g (5.997 oz) — roughly 4.7×.
Where does this number come from?
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