How Many Raccoons Can Fit In Uranus?

The Science Behind Uranus

Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun one of the four gas giants in our solar system. It is the third largest planet by diameter fourth largest by mass. Uranus has 27 known moons a faint ring system an atmosphere composed of hydrogen helium methane gas.

Raccoons Their Sizes

Raccoons are small mammals native to North America. They have a distinctive black mask around their eyes bushy tails with alternating light dark rings a coat of grayish-brown fur. The average size of a raccoon is about 2-3 feet long including their tail they weigh around 10-20 pounds.

So How Many Raccoons Can Fit In Uranus?

Firstly it’s important to note that it’s impossible for any living creature to survive in Uranus due to its extreme temperatures lack of oxygen. The temperature on Uranus is -224°C or -371°F making it the coldest planet in our solar system.

Now to answer the question let’s first calculate the volume of Uranus. According to NASA Uranus has a volume of approximately 6.83 x 10^13 km^3.

Next let’s calculate the volume of a raccoon. Assuming an average length of 2.5 feet a diameter of around 10 inches the volume of a raccoon can be calculated using the formula for a cylinder: V = πr^2h. This comes out to approximately 0.1 cubic feet or 0.003 cubic meters.

Dividing the volume of Uranus by the volume of a raccoon we get:

6.83 x 10^13 km^3 / 0.003 km^3 = 2.28 x 10^16 raccoons.

In simpler terms that’s 22800000000000000 or 22.8 quadrillion raccoons!

Conclusion

In conclusion while it’s impossible for raccoons or any living creature to fit or survive in Uranus it’s interesting to calculate the hypothetical number of raccoons that could fit inside based on the planet’s size. The number is incredibly large but also scientifically meaningless. Nonetheless it’s a fun exercise in understanding the vastness of our universe.