Northern Pike Weight Calculator
Estimate northern pike weight from length and girth and compare it to the world record.
Quick answer: Pike formula: (length × girth²) ÷ 900. Compare your estimate to the 55.06 lb world record (Lake of Greifen, Germany, 1986).
Pike formula: (length × girth²) ÷ 900
of the 55.06 lb northern pike world record
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Common questions
How do you calculate northern pike weight?
Pike formula: (length × girth²) ÷ 900. If girth is missing, a length-only formula is used. Estimates are approximate.
What is the northern pike world record?
The northern pike world record is 55.06 lb, caught at Lake of Greifen, Germany in 1986.
Related species guides: northern pike , muskellunge