🫀 Body & Mind
How much does an adult human brain weigh?
The answer
1.4 kg
That’s about 3 pounds, only around 2% of your body weight.
Source: Brain Facts and Figures – Neuroscience for Kids, University of Washington
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Asked in Plain #18 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
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