How Heavy Is a Polar Bear?
a Polar Bear weighs about
450 kg (992 lb)
Typical range: 150 kg – 800 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 polar bear450 kg
adult male 300–800 kg; adult female 150–300 kg; females smaller than males
- 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 4.4× an average new car
- About 10× an African elephant
- About 62× a bowling ball
Sources
[1] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Ursus maritimus (polar bear) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“Adult males weigh between 300-800 kg (660-1760 lbs) and can reach 2.5 m in length ... Females are smaller, weighing 150 to 300 kg (330 to 660 lbs) and measuring 1.8 to 2 m in length.”
Value as published: 300-800 kg (male); 150 to 300 kg (female) · accessed 2026-11-11.
[2] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Ursus maritimus (polar bear) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“Range mass 150 to 800 kg”
Value as published: 150 to 800 kg · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- a horse500 kg (1,100 lb)
- a dairy cow600 kg (1,320 lb)
- a green anaconda250 kg (551 lb)
- a tiger220 kg (485 lb)
- a grizzly bear207 kg (456 lb)
- a lion189 kg (417 lb)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a polar bear weigh?
a Polar Bear weighs about 450 kg (992 lb) — adult male 300–800 kg; adult female 150–300 kg; females smaller than males.
How much is a polar bear in pounds and ounces?
992 lb, which is 15,900 oz. In metric terms: 450 kg.
Is a polar bear heavier than an average new car?
No. a Polar Bear weighs about 450 kg (992 lb), while an average new car is about 4,350 lb (1,980 kg) — roughly 1/4.39.
Where does this number come from?
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