How Heavy Is an Asian Elephant?
an Asian Elephant weighs about
3.5 t (3.86 US tons)
Typical range: 2,000 kg – 6,000 kg.
- a blue whale150,000 kg
adult; females larger than males; Antarctic subspecies up to 330,000 lb (149,685 kg), North Atlantic/North Pacific over 100,000 lb (45,359 kg)
- an African elephant4,500 kg
adult male 4,500–6,100 kg; adult female 2,000–3,500 kg
- an Asian elephant3,500 kg
adult male 3,500–6,000 kg; adult female 2,000–3,500 kg
- an average new car1,980 kg
model year 2024 US fleet average curb weight
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Put it in perspective
- About 1.3× an African elephant
- About 1.8× an average new car
- About 43× a blue whale
Sources
[1] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Elephas maximus (Asiatic elephant) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“Males have a height of 240 to 300 cm with a body mass of 3,500 to 6,000 kg. Females are 195 to 240 cm in height with a body mass of 2,000 to 3,500 kg.”
Value as published: 3,500 to 6,000 kg (male); 2,000 to 3,500 kg (female) · accessed 2026-11-11.
[2] San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Elephant | San Diego Zoo Animals & PlantsMuseum / zoo / university
“Weight: Asian elephant females about 6,000 pounds (2,720 kilograms), males 11,000 pounds (nearly 5,000 kilograms)”
Value as published: 6,000 pounds (2,720 kilograms) female; 11,000 pounds (nearly 5,000 kilograms) male · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- an African elephant4.5 t (4.96 US tons)
- a white rhinoceros2.3 t (2.54 US tons)
- a great white shark2.04 t (2.25 US tons)
- a hippopotamus1.5 t (1.65 US tons)
- an orca9.98 t (11 US tons)
- a giraffe1.18 t (1.3 US tons)
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Asian elephant weigh?
an Asian Elephant weighs about 3.5 t (3.86 US tons) — adult male 3,500–6,000 kg; adult female 2,000–3,500 kg.
How much is an Asian elephant in pounds and ounces?
7,720 lb, which is 123,000 oz. In metric terms: 3,500 kg.
Is an Asian elephant heavier than an African elephant?
No. an Asian Elephant weighs about 3.5 t (3.86 US tons), while an African elephant is about 4.5 t (4.96 US tons) — roughly 1/1.29.
Where does this number come from?
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