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9.780 318 5 m s
−
2
Equatorial gravity at sea level,
g
e
9.832 177 3 m s
−
2
Polar gravity at sea level,
g
p
10
14
m
2
Surface area
5.10
×
10
14
m
2
Area of continents and continental shelves
2.01
×
10
14
m
2
Area of oceans and ocean basins
3.09
×
Mean depth of the oceans
3.8 km
Mean height of land
0.84 km