Sailfish vs swordfish vs marlin: size comparison
Size and the space each takes up
- sailfish
- about 8.86 ft (2.7 m) long and 35.4 in (90 cm) tall · 88.2 lb (40 kg)
- swordfish
- about 9.84 ft (3 m) long and 27.6 in (70 cm) tall · 265 lb (120 kg)
- marlin
- about 11.5 ft (3.5 m) long and 31.5 in (80 cm) tall · 397 lb (180 kg)
Quick answer
A marlin is about 1.30 times the size of a sailfish. A sailfish: about 8.86 ft (2.7 m) long and 35.4 in (90 cm) tall, 88.2 lb (40 kg). A swordfish: about 9.84 ft (3 m) long and 27.6 in (70 cm) tall, 265 lb (120 kg). A marlin: about 11.5 ft (3.5 m) long and 31.5 in (80 cm) tall, 397 lb (180 kg).
Sailfish, swordfish, and marlin are distinct billfish with different physical builds. Comparing their dimensions helps visualize how these species differ in length, height, and weight.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- Which of these fish is the longest?
- The marlin is the longest at about 11.5 ft (3.5 m) long.
- How does the weight of a swordfish compare to a sailfish?
- A swordfish weighs 265 lb (120 kg), while a sailfish weighs 88.2 lb (40 kg).
- What is the size difference between a marlin and a sailfish?
- A marlin is about 1.30 times the size of a sailfish.