The largest living land mammal on Earth African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana). (more) How Much Does an Elephant Weigh? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/How-Much-Does-an-Elephant-Weigh Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Apr 2, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot The short answer? A lot. The African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), also known as the African savanna elephant, is the largest living land animal on Earth. It can weigh between about 9,900 and 13,500 pounds (between 4,500 kg and 6,100 kg), with some males reaching up to 24,000 pounds (10,886 kg). As a point of comparison, the average car is about 4,100 pounds (1,860 kg). The African bush elephant also stands up to 13.1 feet (4 meters) tall at the shoulder. In addition, it has equally impressive ears, which can be up to about 6 feet (1.8 meters) long and ...(100 of 205 words)

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