How Heavy Is a Giraffe?
a Giraffe weighs about
1.18 t (1.3 US tons)
Typical range: 1,180 kg – 1,930 kg.
Using a log scale so small objects stay visible — the numbers stay real.
- 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 average new car1,980 kg
model year 2024 US fleet average curb weight
- a giraffe1,180 kg
adult male (bull) up to 1,930 kg; adult female (cow) up to 1,180 kg
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Put it in perspective
- About 1.7× an average new car
- About 3.8× an African elephant
- About 130× a blue whale
Sources
[1] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Giraffa camelopardalis (giraffe) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“Bulls weigh up to 1,930 kg, while cows can weigh up to 1,180 kg.”
Value as published: 1,930 kg (bull); 1,180 kg (cow) · accessed 2026-11-11.
[2] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Giraffa camelopardalis (giraffe) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“Range mass 1180 to 1930 kg”
Value as published: 1180 to 1930 kg · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- a saltwater crocodile1.1 t (1.21 US tons)
- a hippopotamus1.5 t (1.65 US tons)
- a great white shark2.04 t (2.25 US tons)
- a white rhinoceros2.3 t (2.54 US tons)
- a dairy cow600 kg (1,320 lb)
- a horse500 kg (1,100 lb)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a giraffe weigh?
a Giraffe weighs about 1.18 t (1.3 US tons) — adult male (bull) up to 1,930 kg; adult female (cow) up to 1,180 kg.
How much is a giraffe in pounds and ounces?
2,600 lb, which is 41,600 oz. In metric terms: 1,180 kg.
Is a giraffe heavier than an average new car?
No. a Giraffe weighs about 1.18 t (1.3 US tons), while an average new car is about 4,350 lb (1,980 kg) — roughly 1/1.67.
Where does this number come from?
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