Have you ever looked up at a cloud and wondered, How much does that fluffy mass weigh? Surprisingly, a typical cumulus cloud weighs about 1.1 million pounds, or 500,000 kilograms.But how do we determine this weight? Clouds are composed of tiny water droplets and ice crystals. To estimate their weight, scientists calculate the cloud's volume and density. A cumulus cloud has an average volume of about 1 billion cubic meters. With a density of roughly 0.5 grams per cubic meter, the math is simple:WeightDensity×VolumeWeight=Density×VolumeThis results in a hefty 500,000 kilograms.So, why don’t these heavy clouds fall? The answer lies in density. The air around them is denser than the water droplets inside the cloud, allowing them to float effortlessly. Think of clouds as ships sailing on a sea of air!