Person vs alligator: size comparison
This one’s a tough one to photograph: some sizes in the photo are off by up to 38%. The numbers on this page are exact.
Size and the space each takes up
- Person
- about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall · 165 lb (75 kg)
- American alligator
- about 11.2 ft (3.4 m) long and 17.7 in (45 cm) tall · 507 lb (230 kg)
Quick answer
An alligator is about 2.0 times the size of a person. A person: about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall, 165 lb (75 kg). An alligator: about 11.2 ft (3.4 m) long and 17.7 in (45 cm) tall, 507 lb (230 kg).
An alligator is about 2.0 times the size of a person. While a person is about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall, an alligator is about 11.2 ft (3.4 m) long. This means the alligator is significantly longer than a person is tall.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How much does an alligator weigh compared to a person?
- An alligator weighs 507 lb (230 kg), which is much heavier than a person who weighs 165 lb (75 kg).
- How tall is an alligator?
- An alligator is 17.7 in (45 cm) tall.
- What is the physical size difference between the two?
- A person is about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall, while an alligator is about 11.2 ft (3.4 m) long and 17.7 in (45 cm) tall.