How Heavy Is a White Rhinoceros?
a White Rhinoceros weighs about
2.3 t (2.54 US tons)
Typical range: 1,000 kg – 3,600 kg.
- 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 African elephant4,500 kg
adult male 4,500–6,100 kg; adult female 2,000–3,500 kg
- a white rhinoceros2,300 kg
adult; females slightly smaller than males; range 1,000–3,600 kg
- an average new car1,980 kg
model year 2024 US fleet average curb weight
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Put it in perspective
- About 1.2× an average new car
- About 2.0× an African elephant
- About 65× a blue whale
Sources
[1] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Ceratotherium simum (white rhinoceros) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“They weigh approximately 1000 to 3600 kg as adults.”
Value as published: 1000 to 3600 kg · accessed 2026-11-11.
[2] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Ceratotherium simum (white rhinoceros) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“At birth, the average weight of juveniles is 40 to 60 kg, and the head and body length is 0.50 to 0.65 m.”
Value as published: females slightly smaller than males · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- a great white shark2.04 t (2.25 US tons)
- an Asian elephant3.5 t (3.86 US tons)
- a hippopotamus1.5 t (1.65 US tons)
- a giraffe1.18 t (1.3 US tons)
- an African elephant4.5 t (4.96 US tons)
- a saltwater crocodile1.1 t (1.21 US tons)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a white rhinoceros weigh?
a White Rhinoceros weighs about 2.3 t (2.54 US tons) — adult; females slightly smaller than males; range 1,000–3,600 kg.
How much is a white rhinoceros in pounds and ounces?
5,070 lb, which is 81,100 oz. In metric terms: 2,300 kg.
Is a white rhinoceros heavier than an average new car?
Yes. a White Rhinoceros weighs about 2.3 t (2.54 US tons), while an average new car is about 4,350 lb (1,980 kg) — roughly 1.2×.
Where does this number come from?
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