How much does Santa Claus weigh?

December 7th, 2005 · by David Bradley

It’s probably not a question you’ve asked yourself much, although at this time of the year, it might just be on a science professor’s mind

The CVC’s No Santa! site discusses (a la Roger Highfield) Santa Science. Intriguingly, and presumably not without tongue firmly in cheek, there’s a dubiously significant figure cited in the text

“Santa, meanwhile, will be subjected to centrifugal forces 17,500.06 times greater than gravity” apparently. This is during the sleigh ride to deliver toys around the world. 17500 times would have been fine, but can you see the significance of that “0.06″ it has to be a little festive irony. Surely?

9 responses so far ↓

Santa Claus // Nov 7, 2007 at 9:57 pm

Several pounds extra this year…the cookies were extra good last year
carley // Dec 11, 2007 at 2:59 pm

i would like to know his exact weight….i mean if you eat that many cookies you gotta be packing on the pounds….AND EVERY YEAR!
David Bradley // Dec 11, 2007 at 3:07 pm

Yeah, but have you ever herded reindeer during the summer months, that a whole lotta exercise, the santa blubba is merely insulation to protect the underlying six pack and rippling pecs during Christmas Eve.

Oh, he’s 242 pounds, by the way, but with a perfect BMI for his age.
Emilyjane Louise Maclachlan // Dec 24, 2007 at 2:42 am

I would like to know what santa weighs and what his favourite food and drink is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!……. From Emilyjane Maclachlan in New Zealand Ashburton..
Letters from Santa // May 10, 2008 at 1:45 am

David Bradley is correct, he’s 242 pounds… WITHOUT his suit on. His suit actually weighs an additional 16 pounds.

His favorite drink is the “Peppermint Fluff Martini”, and his favorite food is Mrs. Claus’ Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies… who can blame ‘em?
Letter from Santa // Sep 15, 2008 at 5:11 pm

Does Santa put on weight after the Holiday season and then go on a diet? Just curious…
David Bradley // Sep 15, 2008 at 6:09 pm

I suspect Ms “from Santa” that he puts on weight well before the holiday season and then trims down after Christmas in time for his vacation on the beaches of Rio.
Kim at Best of Hawaii Directory // Sep 16, 2008 at 3:18 pm

I agree with David above, whose comment was “herding reindeer during the summer months, that a whole lotta exercise, the santa blubba is merely insulation to protect the underlying six pack and rippling pecs during Christmas Eve.”

Came upon this early in the morning. Great way to start my day — with a smile!
David Bradley // Oct 1, 2008 at 4:47 pm

What Do You Call Santa’s Helpers?

Subordinate Clauses.