Person vs polar bear: size comparison
This one’s a tough one to photograph: some sizes in the photo are off by up to 43%. 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)
- Polar bear
- about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long and 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall · 992 lb (450 kg)
Quick answer
A polar bear 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 polar bear: about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long and 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall, 992 lb (450 kg).
A polar bear is significantly larger and heavier than a person. Standing side by side, the polar bear is taller and much bulkier than the average human.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How much taller is a polar bear than a person?
- A person is about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall, while a polar bear is about 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall at the shoulder. A polar bear is about 1.47 times the size of a person.
- What is the weight difference between a person and a polar bear?
- A person weighs 165 lb (75 kg), whereas a polar bear weighs 992 lb (450 kg).
- How long is a polar bear?
- A polar bear is about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long.