Marvel Strength Comparison
Official Handbook press figures, from Daredevil's 450 lbs to Class 100. Pick any two and compare.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hulk 100 tons shown as floor; upper limit unknown. | 100 tons (200,000 lbs) | Class 100+ | OHOTMU strength scale: in excess of 100 tons |
| Thor 100 tons shown as floor. | 100 tons (200,000 lbs) | Class 100+ | OHOTMU strength scale: in excess of 100 tons |
| Hercules 100 tons shown as floor. | 100 tons (200,000 lbs) | Class 100+ | OHOTMU strength scale: in excess of 100 tons |
| Thing Later upgraded toward Class 100. | 85 tons (170,000 lbs) | Classic handbook: 85 tons | Classic OHOTMU: press 85 tons |
| She-Hulk Trained up over the years. | 75 tons (150,000 lbs) | Classic handbook: 75 tons | Classic OHOTMU: press 75 tons |
| Luke Cage Steel-hard skin included. | 25 tons (50,000 lbs) | 25 tons | Marvel Universe bio: lift/press approx 25 tons |
| Spider-Man Absolute upper limit per Gruenwald, not casual lifting. | 10 tons (20,000 lbs) | Nearly 10 tons | Marvel.com bio: lift nearly 10 tons |
| Captain America Peak human, not superhuman. | 800 lbs | Peak human: 800 lbs | OHOTMU via Brevoort: 800 pound limit |
| Kingpin Nearly all muscle despite appearances. | 600 lbs | Handbook: 600 lbs | OHOTMU: lift 600 pounds |
| Daredevil Some listings say 800; handbook value shown. | 450 lbs | Handbook: 450 lbs | OHOTMU: lift 450 pounds |
About this converter
Marvel quantified strength before the internet could argue about it. The Handbook scale runs from peak human at 800 lbs to Class 100, in excess of 100 tons, measured as a dead press in a calm gym, not a battlefield feat. That framing matters: Spider-Man's famous 10 tons came from Gruenwald estimating debris Ditko drew, and was always meant as an absolute upper limit, not a casual lift. This page uses the classic handbook press figures with their era attached, floors where the books give open ranges, and notes where later writers moved the numbers, like the Thing climbing toward Class 100.
How to use it
Pick two characters and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked: one holds a count of the first, one the matching count of the second, one the weight in pounds or tons. Change any box and the other two update. Try 1 Hulk against Spider-Men, or stack Daredevils against Kingpin.
Lift (press) means overhead with arms fully extended, per the handbook definition. Battlefield strength varies with adrenaline, injury and writing, which is why the book numbers, not feat debates, anchor this table.
FAQ
How much can Spider-Man lift?
Nearly 10 tons at his absolute upper limit, per Marvel.com and the classic Handbook. Day to day he lifts far less.
How much can Captain America lift?
800 lbs, the peak human limit in the Handbook scale. He has no superhuman strength.
How much can the Hulk lift?
In excess of 100 tons (Class 100). The books give no upper limit, so 100 tons is shown as a floor.
Is the Thing stronger than the Hulk?
No. The classic Handbook lists the Thing at 85 tons against the Hulk's Class 100+, though later upgrades narrowed the gap.
Sources
- Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (strength scale and classic press figures)
- Marvel.com character bios (Spider-Man nearly 10 tons; Luke Cage approx 25 tons)
- Brevoort OHOTMU retrospective (800 lb Cap limit, press definition, stat drift)
Last verified: 2026-09-27 · 10 entries
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