Raccoon vs gorilla: 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)
- Western lowland gorilla
- about 3.94 ft (1.2 m) long and 4.59 ft (1.4 m) tall · 353 lb (160 kg)
Quick answer
A gorilla is about 2.2 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 gorilla: about 3.94 ft (1.2 m) long and 4.59 ft (1.4 m) tall, 353 lb (160 kg).
A gorilla is significantly larger and heavier than a raccoon. To picture the difference, imagine a raccoon that is about 25.6 in (65 cm) long and 11 in (28 cm) tall standing next to a gorilla that is about 3.94 ft (1.2 m) long and 4.59 ft (1.4 m) tall.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How much more does a gorilla weigh than a raccoon?
- A gorilla weighs 353 lb (160 kg), while a raccoon weighs 16.5 lb (7.5 kg).
- How do their heights compare?
- A raccoon is 11 in (28 cm) tall, whereas a gorilla is 4.59 ft (1.4 m) tall.
- What is the overall size difference between the two?
- A gorilla is about 2.2 times the size of a raccoon.