Chemistry & Physics 1 min Read

How Much Does A Shadow Weigh?

Did you know that shadows themselves don’t weigh anything, but the object the shadow appears on weighs less?

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If you have ever thought about the weight of your shadow, then first, you probably have too much spare time on your hands; and secondly, you should check out this video below!

If we can figure out the answer to this question, maybe we can figure out how difficult it was for Peter Pan to catch his shadow!

Do you think there’s a definitive answer to this question?

It may be more complicated than you think.

Now I don’t think I will be the only one thinking this… Why wasn’t science this fun and easy at school?!

Here’s the video that explains how much your shadow weighs!

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Ward, Jamie. "How Much Does A Shadow Weigh?" FactstoryHub, 8 Dec. 2012, www.factstoryhub.com/how-much-does-shadow-weigh/. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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Ward, J. (2025, April 1). How Much Does A Shadow Weigh? FactstoryHub. https://factstoryhub.com/how-much-does-shadow-weigh/

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Ward, Jamie. "How Much Does A Shadow Weigh?" FactstoryHub, April 1, 2025. https://factstoryhub.com/how-much-does-shadow-weigh/.

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Jamie Ward is a web developer and part-time blogger. He enjoys the world of tech and the religions of the world. You'll often find him at a local coffee shop reading and enjoying a latte.

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