Person vs hippo: size comparison
This one’s a tough one to photograph: some sizes in the photo are off by up to 41%. 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)
- Common hippopotamus
- about 11.5 ft (3.5 m) long and 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall · 1.65 US tons (1.5 tonnes)
Quick answer
A hippo is about 2.1 times the size of a person. A person: about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall, 165 lb (75 kg). A hippo: about 11.5 ft (3.5 m) long and 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall, 1.65 US tons (1.5 tonnes).
A hippo is about 2.1 times the size of a person. Standing side by side, a person is about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall, while a hippo is about 11.5 ft (3.5 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 does a person weigh compared to a hippo?
- A person weighs 165 lb (75 kg), while a hippo weighs 1.65 US tons (1.5 tonnes).
- Is a hippo taller than a person?
- No, a person is about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall and a hippo is 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall.
- What is the length of a hippo?
- A hippo is about 11.5 ft (3.5 m) long.