Gorilla vs killer whale: size comparison
Size and the space each takes up
- Western lowland gorilla
- about 3.94 ft (1.2 m) long and 4.59 ft (1.4 m) tall · 353 lb (160 kg)
- Killer whale
- about 23 ft (7 m) long and 9.19 ft (2.8 m) tall · 4.41 US tons (4 tonnes)
Quick answer
A killer whale is about 5.0 times the size of a gorilla. A gorilla: about 3.94 ft (1.2 m) long and 4.59 ft (1.4 m) tall, 353 lb (160 kg). A killer whale: about 23 ft (7 m) long and 9.19 ft (2.8 m) tall, 4.41 US tons (4 tonnes).
A killer whale is significantly larger than a gorilla. Comparing their physical dimensions helps show the massive scale difference between these two animals.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How do their lengths compare?
- A gorilla is about 3.94 ft (1.2 m) long, while a killer whale is about 23 ft (7 m) long.
- What is the difference in their height?
- A gorilla stands 4.59 ft (1.4 m) tall, whereas a killer whale is 9.19 ft (2.8 m) tall.
- How much do they weigh?
- A gorilla weighs 353 lb (160 kg) and a killer whale weighs 4.41 US tons (4 tonnes).