How Heavy Is an Orca?
an Orca weighs about
9.98 t (11 US tons)
- 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 orca9,980 kg
maximum for an adult male: up to 11 tons (9,979 kg, US short tons); females are smaller
- 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
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Put it in perspective
- About 2.2× an African elephant
- About 5.1× an average new car
- About 15× a blue whale
Sources
[1] NOAA Fisheries
Killer Whale | NOAA FisheriesGovernment agency
“Weight Up to 11 tons”
Value as published: Up to 11 tons · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- an African elephant4.5 t (4.96 US tons)
- an Asian elephant3.5 t (3.86 US tons)
- a white rhinoceros2.3 t (2.54 US tons)
- a great white shark2.04 t (2.25 US tons)
- a hippopotamus1.5 t (1.65 US tons)
- a giraffe1.18 t (1.3 US tons)
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orca weigh?
an Orca weighs about 9.98 t (11 US tons) — maximum for an adult male: up to 11 tons (9,979 kg, US short tons); females are smaller.
How much is an orca in pounds and ounces?
22,000 lb, which is 352,000 oz. In metric terms: 9,980 kg.
Is an orca heavier than an African elephant?
Yes. an Orca weighs about 9.98 t (11 US tons), while an African elephant is about 4.5 t (4.96 US tons) — roughly 2.2×.
Where does this number come from?
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