Black bear vs grizzly bear: size comparison
A grizzly bear is larger and heavier than a black bear. You can imagine the difference by comparing their physical dimensions and weight.
Biggest vs smallest
1.25× the size
grizzly bear vs black bear
- black bear
- about 5.25 ft (1.6 m) long and 35.4 in (90 cm) tall · 298 lb (135 kg)
- grizzly bear
- about 6.56 ft (2 m) long and 3.28 ft (1 m) tall · 595 lb (270 kg)
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
Questions people ask
- How long are these bears?
- A black bear is about 5.25 ft (1.6 m) long, while a grizzly bear is about 6.56 ft (2 m) long.
- What is the height difference?
- A black bear is 35.4 in (90 cm) tall and a grizzly bear is 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
- How much do they weigh?
- A black bear weighs 298 lb (135 kg) and a grizzly bear weighs 595 lb (270 kg).