How Heavy Is a Pig?

a Pig weighs about

100 kg (220 lb)

Typicaladult pig (Sus scrofa); males larger; females tend to be smaller; range 66–272 kg

Typical range: 66 kg – 272 kg.

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  • an average new car1,980 kg

    model year 2024 US fleet average curb weight

  • a pig100 kg

    adult pig (Sus scrofa); males larger; females tend to be smaller; range 66–272 kg

  • a bowling ball7.26 kg

    heaviest ball allowed in tenpin bowling (16 lb); USBC sets no minimum weight

  • a domestic cat4.5 kg

    adult domestic cat (Felis catus); males larger; range 4.1–5.4 kg

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Why weights differ

ADW has no separate domestic pig account; figures are for Sus scrofa (wild boar), to which domestic pigs belong.

Sources

  1. [1] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology

    Sus scrofa (wild boar) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university

    “Range mass 66 to 272 kg”

    Value as published: 66 to 272 kg · accessed 2026-11-11.

Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a pig weigh?

a Pig weighs about 100 kg (220 lb) — adult pig (Sus scrofa); males larger; females tend to be smaller; range 66–272 kg.

How much is a pig in pounds and ounces?

220 lb, which is 3,530 oz. In metric terms: 100 kg.

Is a pig heavier than a bowling ball?

Yes. a Pig weighs about 100 kg (220 lb), while a bowling ball is about 16 lb (7.26 kg) — roughly 14×.

Why do sources give different weights?

ADW has no separate domestic pig account; figures are for Sus scrofa (wild boar), to which domestic pigs belong.

Where does this number come from?

Every source is listed at the bottom of this page with publisher, link, access date and a verbatim quote. Numbers are only published when a qualifying source can be verified.