How Heavy Is a Chimpanzee?
a Chimpanzee weighs about
50 kg (110 lb)
Typical range: 26 kg – 70 kg.
- a chimpanzee50 kg
adult male 34–70 kg (wild), up to 80 kg (captivity); adult female 26–50 kg (wild), up to 68 kg (captivity)
- a bowling ball7.26 kg
heaviest ball allowed in tenpin bowling (16 lb); USBC sets no minimum weight
- a domestic cat4.5 kg
adult domestic cat (Felis catus); males larger; range 4.1–5.4 kg
- a gallon of water3.78 kg
1 US gallon (3.785 412 L) of pure water at 4 °C
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Put it in perspective
- About 6.9× a bowling ball
- About 11× a domestic cat
- About 13× a gallon of water
Sources
[1] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Pan troglodytes (chimpanzee) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“In the wild, males weigh between 34 and 70 kg, whereas females are slightly smaller, weighing between 26 and 50 kg. In captivity ... top weight reaching 80 kg for males and 68 kg for females.”
Value as published: 34–70 kg (wild male); 26–50 kg (wild female); 80 kg (captive male); 68 kg (captive female) · accessed 2026-11-11.
[2] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Pan troglodytes (chimpanzee) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“Range mass 26 to 70 kg”
Value as published: 26 to 70 kg · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
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- a pig100 kg (220 lb)
- an ostrich110 kg (243 lb)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chimpanzee weigh?
a Chimpanzee weighs about 50 kg (110 lb) — adult male 34–70 kg (wild), up to 80 kg (captivity); adult female 26–50 kg (wild), up to 68 kg (captivity).
How much is a chimpanzee in pounds and ounces?
110 lb, which is 1,760 oz. In metric terms: 50 kg.
Is a chimpanzee heavier than a bowling ball?
Yes. a Chimpanzee weighs about 50 kg (110 lb), while a bowling ball is about 16 lb (7.26 kg) — roughly 6.9×.
Where does this number come from?
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