How Heavy Is a Gorilla?
a Gorilla weighs about
180 kg (397 lb)
Typical range: 90 kg – 275 kg.
Using a log scale so small objects stay visible — the numbers stay real.
- 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 gorilla180 kg
adult male (silverback) average 180 kg in wild, up to 275 kg in captivity; adult female ~half male weight
- a bowling ball7.26 kg
heaviest ball allowed in tenpin bowling (16 lb); USBC sets no minimum weight
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Put it in perspective
- About 11× an average new car
- About 25× a bowling ball
- About 25× an African elephant
Sources
[1] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Gorilla gorilla (western gorilla) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“Males are usually larger than females, reaching weights up to 275 kg in captivity. In the wild, male gorillas average 180 kg, with females often almost half that weight.”
Value as published: up to 275 kg (captivity male); 180 kg avg (wild male); females ~half · accessed 2026-11-11.
[2] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Gorilla gorilla (western gorilla) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“Average mass 180 kg”
Value as published: 180 kg · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- a lion189 kg (417 lb)
- a grizzly bear207 kg (456 lb)
- a tiger220 kg (485 lb)
- a green anaconda250 kg (551 lb)
- an ostrich110 kg (243 lb)
- a newborn African elephant100 kg (220 lb)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gorilla weigh?
a Gorilla weighs about 180 kg (397 lb) — adult male (silverback) average 180 kg in wild, up to 275 kg in captivity; adult female ~half male weight.
How much is a gorilla in pounds and ounces?
397 lb, which is 6,350 oz. In metric terms: 180 kg.
Is a gorilla heavier than an average new car?
No. a Gorilla weighs about 180 kg (397 lb), while an average new car is about 4,350 lb (1,980 kg) — roughly 1/11.
Where does this number come from?
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