How much does A Gorilla weigh?
160 kg (353 lb)
per adult
A Gorilla weighs about 160 kg (353 lb) per adult. About the same as two adult humans.
| Weight (metric) | 160 kg |
| Weight (imperial) | 353 lb |
| Measured per | adult |
| Category | Animals |
| Compares to | About the same as two adult humans. |
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About the weight of a gorilla
A wild adult male silverback weighs 135 to 220 kg; females around 70 to 100 kg.
Captive gorillas can be heavier than wild ones.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a gorilla weigh?
- A Gorilla weighs about 160 kg (353 lb) per adult. A wild adult male silverback weighs 135 to 220 kg; females around 70 to 100 kg.
- How much do 10 of them weigh?
- Ten would weigh roughly 1,600 kg (3,527 lb).
- What does that compare to?
- About the same as two adult humans.