{"id":10093,"date":"2023-03-04T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-04T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/?p=10093"},"modified":"2023-04-22T23:32:21","modified_gmt":"2023-04-22T21:32:21","slug":"n-mass-vs-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/n-mass-vs-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Mass vs. Weight: What Is The Difference Between Mass And Weight?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We all know what mass and weight are, but do we really know the difference between the two? Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is a measure of the force of gravity on an object. The two are often confused, but they are actually quite different.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mass is the measure of an object&#8217;s resistance to acceleration. It is also the measure of an object&#8217;s resistance to being deformed. This is why objects with more mass are harder to move and harder to change shape. Weight, on the other hand, is the measure of the force of gravity on an object. The force of gravity is what makes things fall to the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is a measure of the force of gravity on an object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660530e2bc665\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660530e2bc665\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/n-mass-vs-weight\/#what-is-mass\" title=\"What Is Mass?\">What Is Mass?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/n-mass-vs-weight\/#what-is-weight\" title=\"What Is Weight?\">What Is Weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/n-mass-vs-weight\/#key-differences-between-mass-and-weight\" title=\"Key Differences Between Mass And Weight\">Key Differences Between Mass And Weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/n-mass-vs-weight\/#mass-vs-weight-similarities\" title=\"Mass vs. Weight Similarities\">Mass vs. Weight Similarities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/n-mass-vs-weight\/#mass-vs-weight-pros-and-cons\" title=\"Mass vs. Weight Pros and Cons\">Mass vs. Weight Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/n-mass-vs-weight\/#mass-pros-cons\" title=\"Mass Pros &amp; Cons\">Mass Pros &amp; Cons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/n-mass-vs-weight\/#mass-pros\" title=\"Mass Pros\">Mass Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/n-mass-vs-weight\/#mass-cons\" title=\"Mass Cons\">Mass Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/n-mass-vs-weight\/#weight-pros-cons\" title=\"Weight Pros &amp; Cons\">Weight Pros &amp; Cons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/n-mass-vs-weight\/#weight-pros\" title=\"Weight Pros\">Weight Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/n-mass-vs-weight\/#weight-cons\" title=\"Weight Cons\">Weight Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/n-mass-vs-weight\/#comparison-table-4-key-differences-between-mass-and-weight\" title=\"Comparison Table: 4 Key Differences Between Mass And Weight\">Comparison Table: 4 Key Differences Between Mass And Weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/n-mass-vs-weight\/#comparison-chart\" title=\"Comparison Chart\">Comparison Chart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/n-mass-vs-weight\/#comparison-video\" title=\"Comparison Video\">Comparison Video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/n-mass-vs-weight\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-mass\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-mass\"><\/span>What Is Mass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mass-Description-and-Meaning-mass-vs-weight-English-US-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Mass? In physics, mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object. It is also a measure of an object's resistance to acceleration and the force required to change its velocity. The SI unit for mass is the kilogram.\" class=\"wp-image-10104\" width=\"385\" height=\"522\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In physics, mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object. It is also a measure of an object&#8217;s resistance to acceleration and the force required to change its velocity. The SI unit for mass is the kilogram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-weight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-weight\"><\/span>What Is Weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/weight-Description-and-Meaning-mass-vs-weight-English-US-692x1024.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Weight? Weight is a measure of the force of gravity on an object. The object's weight depends on its mass and the strength of the gravitational field. The force of gravity is determined by the mass of the object and the distance between the object and the center of the Earth. The SI unit of weight is the newton.\" class=\"wp-image-10106\" width=\"385\" height=\"548\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Weight is a measure of the force of gravity on an object. The object&#8217;s weight depends on its mass and the strength of the gravitational field. The force of gravity is determined by the mass of the object and the distance between the object and the center of the Earth. The SI unit of weight is the newton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-differences-between-mass-and-weight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"key-differences-between-mass-and-weight\"><\/span>Key Differences Between Mass And Weight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few key differences between mass and weight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force that gravity exerts on an object.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mass is measured in kilograms (kg), while weight is measured in Newtons (N).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mass is an inherent property of an object, while weight is a variable property that can change depending on the object&#8217;s location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mass is unaffected by gravity, while weight is affected by gravity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mass-vs-weight-similarities\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"mass-vs-weight-similarities\"><\/span>Mass vs. Weight Similarities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The two concepts are often confused, but they are actually quite different. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight is a measure of the force exerted by gravity on an object. Despite this difference, there are some similarities between the two concepts. For one, both mass and weight are affected by the gravitational pull of the Earth; objects with more mass or more weight will be pulled more strongly by gravity. Finally, both mass and weight can be used to calculate the force of an object in motion; more massive or more heavily objects will have more force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mass-vs-weight-pros-and-cons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"mass-vs-weight-pros-and-cons\"><\/span>Mass vs. Weight Pros and Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mass-pros-cons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"mass-pros-cons\"><\/span>Mass Pros &amp; Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mass-Pros-and-Cons-mass-vs-weight-English-US-554x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mass Pros &amp; Cons\" class=\"wp-image-10107\" width=\"406\" height=\"758\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mass-pros\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"mass-pros\"><\/span>Mass Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Mass&nbsp; is a very accurate measure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is relatively easy to determine the mass of an object, making it a convenient choice for many applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mass is independent of the object&#8217;s environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mass is a conserved quantity. This means that, under most circumstances, the mass of an object will remain constant. This is useful in many situations, as it allows for accurate measurements to be taken over long periods of time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mass-cons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"mass-cons\"><\/span>Mass Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Mass is affected by the gravitational field in which an object is located, making it difficult to compare the mass of two objects in different locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mass can be affected by other factors such as temperature; an object with a higher temperature will generally have a higher mass than an object with a lower temperature, even if they have the same amount of matter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"weight-pros-cons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"weight-pros-cons\"><\/span>Weight Pros &amp; Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/weight-Pros-and-Cons-mass-vs-weight-English-US-469x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Weight Pros &amp; Cons\" class=\"wp-image-10108\" width=\"406\" height=\"878\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"weight-pros\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"weight-pros\"><\/span>Weight Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>It is a very simple measurement to take.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight is a relatively constant force. It does not fluctuate as much as other forces, such as air resistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight can be used to calculate the density of an object. This is because the density of an object is equal to the mass of the object divided by the volume of the object.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight can be used to calculate the force of gravity between two objects. This is because the force of gravity is equal to the mass of the object times the acceleration due to gravity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"weight-cons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"weight-cons\"><\/span>Weight Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>It is affected by the object&#8217;s environment. For example, an object on the Moon would weigh less than the same object on Earth because the force of gravity is weaker on the Moon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight is affected by the object&#8217;s motion. An object at rest would weigh less than the same object in motion because of the effects of gravity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight is a relative measure; two objects of different sizes and masses will have different weights, even if the force of gravity on them is the same.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comparison-table-4-key-differences-between-mass-and-weight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"comparison-table-4-key-differences-between-mass-and-weight\"><\/span>Comparison Table: 4 Key Differences Between Mass And Weight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignfull\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Components<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Mass<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Definition&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Mass is the amount of matter in an object.<\/td><td>Weight is the force that gravity exerts on an object.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Measuring unit<\/strong><\/td><td>Mass is measured in kilograms (kg).<\/td><td>Weight is measured in Newtons (N).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Characteristic<\/strong><\/td><td>Mass is an inherent property of an object.<\/td><td>Weight is a variable property that can change depending on the object&#8217;s location.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Influence of gravity&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Mass is unaffected by gravity.<\/td><td>Weight is affected by gravity.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comparison-chart\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"comparison-chart\"><\/span>Comparison Chart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mass-vs-weight-Comparison-Chart-English-US-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"We often use the terms mass and weight interchangeably, but there is a difference between the two. Read on to learn more about the difference between these two measures, pros and cons of each.\" class=\"wp-image-10102\" width=\"406\" height=\"562\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comparison-video\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"comparison-video\"><\/span>Comparison Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Is mass the same as weight?\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y8-T8RouhPA?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.difference101.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Is mass the same as weight?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, Mass can be defined as a measure of how much of an object\/ substance\/ substances there are. (e.g.: volume of a liquid). Weight on the other hand is a measure of the force of the object\/substance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We often use the terms mass and weight interchangeably, but there is a difference between the two. 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