How Heavy Is a Ruby-throated Hummingbird?
a Ruby-throated Hummingbird weighs about
3.6 g (0.00794 lb)
Typical range: 3.4 g – 3.8 g.
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- a gallon of water3.78 kg
1 US gallon (3.785 412 L) of pure water at 4 °C
- an iPhone 160.17 kg
iPhone 16, Apple technical specifications
- a large egg0.05 kg
one USDA large egg, edible portion with the shell removed
- a ruby-throated hummingbird0.0036 kg
adult ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), body mass range 3.4–3.8 g
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Put it in perspective
- About 14× a large egg
- About 47× an iPhone 16
- About 1,100× a gallon of water
Why weights differ
Males average slightly lighter than females, and mass changes seasonally (highest before migration).
Sources
[1] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Archilochus colubris (ruby-throated hummingbird) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“Range mass 3.4 to 3.8 g 0.12 to 0.13 oz”
Value as published: 3.4 to 3.8 g · 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 ruby-throated hummingbird weigh?
a Ruby-throated Hummingbird weighs about 3.6 g (0.00794 lb) — adult ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), body mass range 3.4–3.8 g.
How much is a ruby-throated hummingbird in pounds and ounces?
0.00794 lb, which is 0.127 oz. In metric terms: 0.0036 kg.
Is a ruby-throated hummingbird heavier than a large egg?
No. a Ruby-throated Hummingbird weighs about 3.6 g (0.00794 lb), while a large egg is about 50 g (0.11 lb) — roughly 1/14.
Why do sources give different weights?
Males average slightly lighter than females, and mass changes seasonally (highest before migration).
Where does this number come from?
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