Person vs cougar: size comparison
This one’s a tough one to photograph: some sizes in the photo are off by up to 23%. 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)
- North American cougar
- about 6.56 ft (2 m) long and 29.5 in (75 cm) tall · 132 lb (60 kg)
Quick answer
A cougar is about 1.18 times the size of a person. A person: about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall, 165 lb (75 kg). A cougar: about 6.56 ft (2 m) long and 29.5 in (75 cm) tall, 132 lb (60 kg).
A cougar is about 1.18 times the size of a person. While a person is about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall, a cougar is about 6.56 ft (2 m) long and 29.5 in (75 cm) tall. Comparing them helps show how these animals measure up against a human.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How much does a person weigh compared to a cougar?
- A person weighs 165 lb (75 kg), while a cougar weighs 132 lb (60 kg).
- How tall is a cougar?
- A cougar is 29.5 in (75 cm) tall.
- How tall is a person?
- A person is about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall.