How Heavy Is a Grizzly Bear?
a Grizzly Bear weighs about
207 kg (456 lb)
Typical range: 80 kg – 600 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 grizzly bear207 kg
adult male average 389 kg (coastal Alaska), female average 207 kg; range 80–600 kg; males 8–10% larger than females
- 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 9.5× an average new car
- About 22× an African elephant
- About 29× a bowling ball
Sources
[1] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Ursus arctos (brown bear) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“They range in weight from 80 to more than 600 kg. On average, adult males are 8 to 10% larger than females ... males average 389 kg and females average 207 kg”
Value as published: 80 to more than 600 kg; males avg 389 kg, females avg 207 kg (coastal Alaska) · accessed 2026-11-11.
[2] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Ursus arctos (brown bear) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“Range mass 80 to 600 kg”
Value as published: 80 to 600 kg · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
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- a tiger220 kg (485 lb)
- a lion189 kg (417 lb)
- a gorilla180 kg (397 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 grizzly bear weigh?
a Grizzly Bear weighs about 207 kg (456 lb) — adult male average 389 kg (coastal Alaska), female average 207 kg; range 80–600 kg; males 8–10% larger than females.
How much is a grizzly bear in pounds and ounces?
456 lb, which is 7,300 oz. In metric terms: 207 kg.
Is a grizzly bear heavier than an average new car?
No. a Grizzly Bear weighs about 207 kg (456 lb), while an average new car is about 4,350 lb (1,980 kg) — roughly 1/9.54.
Where does this number come from?
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