Person vs lion vs tiger: size comparison
This one’s a tough one to photograph: some sizes in the photo are off by up to 39%. 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)
- African lion
- about 6.56 ft (2 m) long and 3.94 ft (1.2 m) tall · 419 lb (190 kg)
- Bengal tiger
- about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long and 3.61 ft (1.1 m) tall · 485 lb (220 kg)
Quick answer
A tiger is about 1.47 times the size of a person. A person: about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall, 165 lb (75 kg). A lion: about 6.56 ft (2 m) long and 3.94 ft (1.2 m) tall, 419 lb (190 kg). A tiger: about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long and 3.61 ft (1.1 m) tall, 485 lb (220 kg).
A person is shorter and lighter than both a lion and a tiger. Visualizing these differences helps show how these large cats compare to a human in height, length, and weight.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How does a lion compare to a person?
- A lion is about 6.56 ft (2 m) long and 3.94 ft (1.2 m) tall, weighing 419 lb (190 kg), while a person is about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall and 165 lb (75 kg).
- Is a tiger larger than a lion?
- Yes, a tiger is about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long and 485 lb (220 kg), making it longer and heavier than a lion, which is about 6.56 ft (2 m) long and 419 lb (190 kg).
- What is the size difference between a tiger and a person?
- A tiger is about 1.47 times the size of a person. The tiger is 485 lb (220 kg) compared to the person at 165 lb (75 kg).