Why do some pages say 3.65 m (12.0 ft)?
3.65 m (12.0 ft) — maximum wingspan listed for the species. Wikipedia.
Wandering albatross wingspan
Wandering albatross measures 3.63 m (11 ft 11 in) in wingspan (1965 measured record). Other published figures include 3.65 m (12.0 ft), up to 11 feet. Our size comparison game scores against 3.63 m.
The measurement we use
| Object | Wandering albatross |
|---|---|
| Dimension | wingspan |
| Caliber | 1965 measured record |
| Value | 3.63 m (11 ft 11 in) |
| Value type | B · reviewed compilation — sourced fact |
| Checked |
Why our number may differ from somewhere else you read
Different published figures usually measure different things. The first row is the one our game scores.
| Published figure | What it actually counts | Where you will see it | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.63 m (11 ft 11 in) | 1965 measured record | en.wikipedia.org | B |
| 3.65 m (12.0 ft) | maximum wingspan listed for the species | Wikipedia | B |
| up to 11 feet | wingspan cited by Woods Hole | WHOI | A |
How big is it next to something you can touch
- In our library, concert grand piano is 2.74 m long. Set next to that, Wandering albatross is about 1.3 times as long as Concert grand piano.
- Toyota Corolla is about 4.6 m long. Set next to that, Wandering albatross is about 1.3 times shorter than Toyota Corolla.
People also ask
Why do some pages say up to 11 feet?
up to 11 feet — wingspan cited by Woods Hole. WHOI.
Source for this number
en.wikipedia.org B, checked . The 1965 measured record, 3.63 m. Another article lists a maximum of 3.65 m.
Think this number is wrong?
We re-verify every reported value against its source before the next release, and log the change on the change log. Send the object name, the number you saw, and a link that states it. A primary source moves fastest.