Raccoon vs bear: size comparison
Size and the space each takes up
- North American raccoon
- about 25.6 in (65 cm) long and 11 in (28 cm) tall · 16.5 lb (7.5 kg)
- Brown bear
- about 5.91 ft (1.8 m) long and 3.61 ft (1.1 m) tall · 441 lb (200 kg)
Quick answer
A bear is about 2.8 times the size of a raccoon. A raccoon: about 25.6 in (65 cm) long and 11 in (28 cm) tall, 16.5 lb (7.5 kg). A bear: about 5.91 ft (1.8 m) long and 3.61 ft (1.1 m) tall, 441 lb (200 kg).
A bear is significantly larger than a raccoon. To help you visualize the difference, a raccoon is about 25.6 in (65 cm) long and 11 in (28 cm) tall, while a bear is about 5.91 ft (1.8 m) long and 3.61 ft (1.1 m) tall.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How much does a raccoon weigh compared to a bear?
- A raccoon weighs 16.5 lb (7.5 kg), whereas a bear weighs 441 lb (200 kg).
- What is the overall size difference between the two animals?
- A bear is about 2.8 times the size of a raccoon.
- How tall are these animals?
- A raccoon is 11 in (28 cm) tall, while a bear is 3.61 ft (1.1 m) tall.