How Heavy Is a Tiger?
a Tiger weighs about
220 kg (485 lb)
Typical range: 91 kg – 423 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 tiger220 kg
adult male Siberian tiger up to 423 kg, female up to 168 kg; range across subspecies 91–423 kg; males larger
- 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 9.0× an average new car
- About 20× an African elephant
- About 30× a bowling ball
Sources
[1] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Panthera tigris (tiger) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“Male Siberian tigers can grow to 3.7 meters and weigh over 423 kg; females are up to 2.4 meters in length and 168 kg.”
Value as published: over 423 kg (male Siberian); 168 kg (female Siberian) · accessed 2026-11-11.
[2] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Panthera tigris (tiger) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“Range mass 91 to 423 kg”
Value as published: 91 to 423 kg · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
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- a grizzly bear207 kg (456 lb)
- a green anaconda250 kg (551 lb)
- a lion189 kg (417 lb)
- a gorilla180 kg (397 lb)
- an ostrich110 kg (243 lb)
- a polar bear450 kg (992 lb)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tiger weigh?
a Tiger weighs about 220 kg (485 lb) — adult male Siberian tiger up to 423 kg, female up to 168 kg; range across subspecies 91–423 kg; males larger.
How much is a tiger in pounds and ounces?
485 lb, which is 7,760 oz. In metric terms: 220 kg.
Is a tiger heavier than an average new car?
No. a Tiger weighs about 220 kg (485 lb), while an average new car is about 4,350 lb (1,980 kg) — roughly 1/8.98.
Where does this number come from?
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