How heavy is an African elephant?
The largest land animal. Bulls are much heavier than cows.
The numbers
| Measure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| mass | 12,000 lb | WWF: African Elephant
(retrieved November 11, 2026) WWF lists 6 tons (US tons, about 5,400 kg) for an adult. |
Compared with other things
- 1 blue whale = about 27 African elephantsby mass