Bear vs elk: size comparison
Size and the space each takes up
- Brown bear
- about 5.91 ft (1.8 m) long and 3.61 ft (1.1 m) tall · 441 lb (200 kg)
- North American elk
- about 7.87 ft (2.4 m) long and 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall · 705 lb (320 kg)
Quick answer
An elk is about 1.33 times the size of a bear. A bear: about 5.91 ft (1.8 m) long and 3.61 ft (1.1 m) tall, 441 lb (200 kg). An elk: about 7.87 ft (2.4 m) long and 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall, 705 lb (320 kg).
An elk is generally larger than a bear in both length and height. To help you visualize the difference, an elk is about 1.33 times the size of a bear.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How long are these animals?
- A bear is about 5.91 ft (1.8 m) long, while an elk is about 7.87 ft (2.4 m) long.
- What is the difference in height?
- A bear stands 3.61 ft (1.1 m) tall, whereas an elk stands 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall.
- How much do they weigh?
- A bear weighs 441 lb (200 kg) and an elk weighs 705 lb (320 kg).