Person vs rhino: size comparison
This one’s a tough one to photograph: some sizes in the photo are off by up to 36%. 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)
- White rhinoceros
- about 12.5 ft (3.8 m) long and 5.91 ft (1.8 m) tall · 2.54 US tons (2.3 tonnes)
Quick answer
A rhino is about 2.2 times the size of a person. A person: about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall, 165 lb (75 kg). A rhino: about 12.5 ft (3.8 m) long and 5.91 ft (1.8 m) tall, 2.54 US tons (2.3 tonnes).
A person is about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall and weighs 165 lb (75 kg), while a rhino is about 12.5 ft (3.8 m) long and 5.91 ft (1.8 m) tall. A rhino is about 2.2 times the size of a person, which is like standing next to a vehicle that weighs 2.54 US tons (2.3 tonnes).
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How much taller is a rhino than a person?
- A rhino is about 5.91 ft (1.8 m) tall, compared to a person who is about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall.
- What is the weight difference between the two?
- A person weighs 165 lb (75 kg), while a rhino weighs 2.54 US tons (2.3 tonnes).
- How long is a rhino?
- A rhino is about 12.5 ft (3.8 m) long.