Polar bear vs african elephant: size comparison
Size and the space each takes up
- Polar bear
- about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long and 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall · 992 lb (450 kg)
- African bush elephant
- about 21.3 ft (6.5 m) long and 10.8 ft (3.3 m) tall · 6.61 US tons (6 tonnes)
Quick answer
An african elephant is about 2.6 times the size of a polar bear. A polar bear: about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long and 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall, 992 lb (450 kg). An african elephant: about 21.3 ft (6.5 m) long and 10.8 ft (3.3 m) tall, 6.61 US tons (6 tonnes).
An african elephant is significantly larger than a polar bear in both length and height. To visualize the difference, an african elephant is about 2.6 times the size of a polar bear.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How long are these animals?
- A polar bear is about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long, while an african elephant is about 21.3 ft (6.5 m) long.
- What is the difference in height?
- A polar bear stands 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall, whereas an african elephant reaches 10.8 ft (3.3 m) tall.
- How much do they weigh?
- A polar bear weighs 992 lb (450 kg), and an african elephant weighs 6.61 US tons (6 tonnes).