Rat vs person: size comparison
This one’s a tough one to photograph: some sizes in the photo are off by up to 51%. The numbers on this page are exact.
Size and the space each takes up
- Brown rat
- about 9.06 in (23 cm) long and 2.76 in (7 cm) tall · 12.3 oz (350 g)
- Person
- about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall · 165 lb (75 kg)
Quick answer
A person is about 7.4 times the size of a rat. A rat: about 9.06 in (23 cm) long and 2.76 in (7 cm) tall, 12.3 oz (350 g). A person: about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall, 165 lb (75 kg).
A person is about 7.4 times the size of a rat. You can visualize this by comparing a rat that is about 9.06 in (23 cm) long and 2.76 in (7 cm) tall to a person who is about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How much does a rat weigh compared to a person?
- A rat weighs 12.3 oz (350 g), while a person weighs 165 lb (75 kg).
- What is the height difference between the two?
- A rat is 2.76 in (7 cm) tall, compared to a person who is about 5.58 ft (1.7 m) tall.
- How long is a rat?
- A rat is about 9.06 in (23 cm) long.