How Heavy Is a Lion?
a Lion weighs about
189 kg (417 lb)
Typical range: 126 kg – 272 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 lion189 kg
adult male average 189 kg (max 272 kg); adult female average 126 kg; males larger with manes
- 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 10× an average new car
- About 24× an African elephant
- About 26× a bowling ball
Sources
[1] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Panthera leo (lion) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“Adult males typically weigh 189 kg; the heaviest male on record weighed 272 kg (Mount Kenya). Females weigh 126 kg on average.”
Value as published: 189 kg (male avg); 272 kg (max male); 126 kg (female avg) · accessed 2026-11-11.
[2] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Panthera leo (lion) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“Range mass 126 to 272 kg”
Value as published: 126 to 272 kg · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- a gorilla180 kg (397 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 lion weigh?
a Lion weighs about 189 kg (417 lb) — adult male average 189 kg (max 272 kg); adult female average 126 kg; males larger with manes.
How much is a lion in pounds and ounces?
417 lb, which is 6,670 oz. In metric terms: 189 kg.
Is a lion heavier than an average new car?
No. a Lion weighs about 189 kg (417 lb), while an average new car is about 4,350 lb (1,980 kg) — roughly 1/10.
Where does this number come from?
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