Is Jupiter really bigger than Saturn?

Jupiter is much bigger than Saturn in mass.

Saturn would actually float on water, theoretically of course.

Like @Rarebear insinuated Saturn has very low density. Hence low mass despite large size.

It’s very possible Saturn has higher surface area. After all, a sphere is the most efficient way to arrange a certain volume in order to minimize its surface area. Saturn not conforming to the sphere shape (when you include the rings) gives it a big leg up.

Jupiter is two and a half more massive than all of the other planets put together.

@RealEyesRealizeRealLies It’s a great question, but Jupiter is second only to the Sun in both mass and surface area. Here’s a comparison chart.

When it comes to gravity, Jupiter really, really sucks. Which is great for Earth and our fellow inner planets because Jupiter eats most of the incoming objects from the outer reaches of the solar system and beyond, preventing them from potentially hitting us and causing a mass extinction or even a breakup of our planet.

About Saturn’s rings, they’re only something like 30 feet high on average. Very thin.

“30’ high”? At least they’re getting high.

You guys. Perfect setup for gaseous giant jocular socializing and all I get is @ETpro “Jupiter really, really sucks”?

Counting the rings is like saying you’re taller than someone when standing on a fucking ladder wearing a top hat.

@RealEyesRealizeRealLies So sue me. I like BJs better than sniffing the outbursts of gas giants.

I thought the “Jupiter sucks” line was quite clever ET.

Actually Saturn weighs the same as a duck.

(Okay, let’s see if anybody gets that reference).

Haha RB I was gonna go there but thought to save it for others. Yes… Saturn is a WITCH!

Cool C., I KNEW you’d get it!

Jupiter’s surface area is about 6,4×10^10 km².
Saturn’s surface area is about 1.4×10^10 km², and the surface area of its rings is about 4×10^10 km², so even combined with its rings, Saturn’s surface area is smaller than Jupiter’s.
Unless you use both the top and the bottom surface of the rings, in which case Saturn’s A is 9.4×10^10 km².

(all according to my own calculations)

Ah HA! Kudos to RGLLI for “calculating”…
my initial assssssssumption for SURFACE AREA!!!

I mean… just look at it… top and bottom ring side.

I’d be careful looking at the bottom ring side of a gas giant.

@ragingloli You’ve never had sex have you, like ever?

@ucme I find Rags very sexy. Rags can do me any time.

@ucme
The rohypnol just makes you forget all the times I pummeled your backside.

@ragingloli Another epic failure, that was your dog you dirty bastard.

Yes, you were. And you made such cute little barks and yelps, too.

So glad you continue to show weakness, gives credence to my merciless piss takes.
Feel free to show your failings anytime so I can laugh at you some more.