Person vs crocodile: size comparison
This one’s a tough one to photograph: some sizes in the photo are off by up to 70%. 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)
- Nile crocodile
- about 14.8 ft (4.5 m) long and 21.7 in (55 cm) tall · 992 lb (450 kg)
Quick answer
A crocodile is about 2.6 times the size of a person. A person: about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall, 165 lb (75 kg). A crocodile: about 14.8 ft (4.5 m) long and 21.7 in (55 cm) tall, 992 lb (450 kg).
A crocodile is about 2.6 times the size of a person. When standing next to one, you can see how the crocodile's length significantly exceeds the height of a human.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How tall is a person compared to a crocodile?
- A person is about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall, while a crocodile is 21.7 in (55 cm) tall.
- What is the weight difference between the two?
- A person weighs 165 lb (75 kg), whereas a crocodile weighs 992 lb (450 kg).
- How long is the crocodile?
- The crocodile is about 14.8 ft (4.5 m) long.