How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootise pop?

Estimates from children seem to run from a low of 100 licks to a high of 5,800 licks, with most of them from 600-800 licks.

Answered - 1015 days ago at 8:23pm on May 01 2009

The average number of licks to reach the tootsie roll center of the tootsie pop was 412.7 or 413 to be exact.

Answered by Mayur K. - 1050 days ago at 10:36am on Mar 28 2009

It takes an average of 413 licks to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop. Thanks for asking ChaCha!

Answered by Pamela T. - 1052 days ago at 12:26pm on Mar 26 2009

"Research carried out by Miah and Dr. Shin indicates an average of 413 licks". May the ChaCha be with you!

Answered by Sonia R. - 1067 days ago at 4:50pm on Mar 10 2009

Hungry humans take 252 licks at most to get to the center of Tootsie Roll Pop. Thank you for using ChaCha!

Answered by Melissa S. - 1075 days ago at 11:34am on Mar 03 2009

Studies found that it takes anywhere from 144-411 licks to reach the delicious center of the Tootsie Pop. Thanks for using ChaCha.

Answered by Kari B. - 1077 days ago at 10:49pm on Feb 28 2009

One record ststes "At lick 467, 11:21 after beginning, I reached the center of my tootsie roll pop." so it depend on your mouth!

Answered by Emily E. - 1079 days ago at 1:40pm on Feb 27 2009