Bear vs polar bear: 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)
- Polar bear
- about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long and 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall · 992 lb (450 kg)
Quick answer
A polar bear is about 1.39 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). A polar bear: about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long and 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall, 992 lb (450 kg).
A polar bear is significantly larger than a typical bear. You can visualize the difference by comparing their physical dimensions and weight.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How long are they?
- A bear is about 5.91 ft (1.8 m) long, while a polar bear is about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long.
- How tall do they stand?
- A bear is 3.61 ft (1.1 m) tall, whereas a polar bear is 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall.
- What is the weight difference?
- A bear weighs 441 lb (200 kg) and a polar bear weighs 992 lb (450 kg). A polar bear is about 1.39 times the size of a bear.