Muskie Weight Formula
The formula to calculate the weight for a Muskie that is 40 inches long and has a girth of 22 inches is as follows. Muskie have a shape factor of 1300.
WEIGHT = LENGTH x GIRTH2 / SHAPE FACTOR
WEIGHT= 40 x (222) / 1300
WEIGHT= 40 x 484 / 1300
WEIGHT= 19360 / 1300
WEIGHT = 14.89 pounds (This would be a skinny Muskie)
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Northern Pike Weight Formula
The formula to calculate the weight for a Northern Pike that is 40 inches long and has a girth of 22 inches is as follows. Pike have a shape factor of 1400.
WEIGHT = LENGTH x GIRTH2 / SHAPE FACTOR
WEIGHT= 40 x (222) / 1400
WEIGHT= 40 x 484 / 1400
WEIGHT= 19360 / 1400
WEIGHT = 13.82 pounds (This would be a skinny Pike)
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