Lion vs polar bear: size comparison
Size and the space each takes up
- African lion
- about 6.56 ft (2 m) long and 3.94 ft (1.2 m) tall · 419 lb (190 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 1.25 times the size of a lion. A lion: about 6.56 ft (2 m) long and 3.94 ft (1.2 m) tall, 419 lb (190 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 lion in both length and height. You can visualize the difference by comparing the lion at about 6.56 ft (2 m) long and 3.94 ft (1.2 m) tall to the polar bear, which is about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long and 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How much heavier is a polar bear than a lion?
- A polar bear weighs 992 lb (450 kg), while a lion weighs 419 lb (190 kg).
- What is the headline size comparison between the two?
- A polar bear is about 1.25 times the size of a lion.
- What are the specific dimensions of a lion?
- A lion is about 6.56 ft (2 m) long and 3.94 ft (1.2 m) tall.