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Triton — mean diameter — volumetric mean diameter

≈ 2705.20 km

The selected volumetric mean diameter for Triton — mean diameter is 2705.20 km (approximate reference).

Published reference measurement · Catalogue uniruler-preview-2026-10-20-r5

What is being measured?

Twice the published 1352.60 km mean radius (reported uncertainty 2.40 km). Equivalent-volume spherical diameter, not maximum or equatorial extent.

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Dimension
volumetric mean diameter
Reference value
2705.20 km
Evidence
Published reference measurement
In metres
2705200.00 m
Variant
Equivalent-volume spherical reference

Put the length in perspective

One Triton — mean diameter represents approximately 31,600,000 card lengths measured end to end. This is a length ratio; it does not calculate how the objects pack or fit.

Triton — mean diameter · 2705200.00 m

Metre · 1 m · too small to see

Foot (international) · 0.3048 m · too small to see

One of each reference, on the same linear scale. Very small lengths may not be visible. This compares length, not area or physical fit.
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