Polar bear vs dolphin: 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)
- Common bottlenose dolphin
- about 8.53 ft (2.6 m) long and 27.6 in (70 cm) tall · 441 lb (200 kg)
Quick answer
A polar bear and a dolphin are about the same size, but a polar bear is a little heavier. A polar bear: about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long and 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall, 992 lb (450 kg). A dolphin: about 8.53 ft (2.6 m) long and 27.6 in (70 cm) tall, 441 lb (200 kg).
A polar bear and a dolphin are about the same size. While they live in different environments, their physical dimensions are quite similar when you compare them side by side.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How long are they?
- A polar bear is about 8.2 ft (2.5 m) long, while a dolphin is about 8.53 ft (2.6 m) long.
- How tall are they?
- A polar bear is 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall and a dolphin is 27.6 in (70 cm) tall.
- What is the difference in weight?
- A polar bear weighs 992 lb (450 kg), whereas a dolphin weighs 441 lb (200 kg).