Person vs bear: size comparison
This one’s a tough one to photograph: some sizes in the photo are off by up to 26%. 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)
- Brown bear
- about 5.91 ft (1.8 m) long and 3.61 ft (1.1 m) tall · 441 lb (200 kg)
Quick answer
A bear is about 1.06 times the size of a person. A person: about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall, 165 lb (75 kg). A bear: about 5.91 ft (1.8 m) long and 3.61 ft (1.1 m) tall, 441 lb (200 kg).
A person is about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall and weighs 165 lb (75 kg). A bear is about 5.91 ft (1.8 m) long and 3.61 ft (1.1 m) tall, weighing 441 lb (200 kg). A bear is about 1.06 times the size of a person.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How much does a bear weigh compared to a person?
- A bear weighs 441 lb (200 kg), while a person weighs 165 lb (75 kg).
- Is a bear taller than a person?
- A person is about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall, while a bear is 3.61 ft (1.1 m) tall.
- How long is a bear?
- A bear is about 5.91 ft (1.8 m) long.