Seal vs sea lion: size comparison
Size and the space each takes up
- seal
- about 5.25 ft (1.6 m) long and 19.7 in (50 cm) tall · 187 lb (85 kg)
- sea lion
- about 7.22 ft (2.2 m) long and 33.5 in (85 cm) tall · 551 lb (250 kg)
Quick answer
A sea lion is about 1.38 times the size of a seal. A seal: about 5.25 ft (1.6 m) long and 19.7 in (50 cm) tall, 187 lb (85 kg). A sea lion: about 7.22 ft (2.2 m) long and 33.5 in (85 cm) tall, 551 lb (250 kg).
A sea lion is larger and heavier than a seal. You can picture the difference by comparing their sizes, as a sea lion is about 1.38 times the size of a seal.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How long are they?
- A seal is about 5.25 ft (1.6 m) long, while a sea lion is about 7.22 ft (2.2 m) long.
- How tall do they stand?
- A seal is 19.7 in (50 cm) tall and a sea lion is 33.5 in (85 cm) tall.
- What is the weight difference?
- A seal weighs 187 lb (85 kg), whereas a sea lion weighs 551 lb (250 kg).