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title: "How much does a Asian elephant weigh?"
description: "An Asian elephant weighs 2,000–6,000 kg (4,410–13,200 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How much does a Asian elephant weigh?

**Typical weight: 2,000–6,000 kg**

That is 4,410–13,200 lb.

Smaller than the African elephant, with smaller ears and only the bulls usually carrying tusks.

> Bulls 3,500-6,000 kg; cows 2,000-3,500 kg.

## How that compares

*Asian elephant against things of a similar mass.*

- Ambulance: 3,200–6,800 kg
- MRI machine: 3,000–11,000 kg
- Orca: 1,300–10,000 kg
- Tractor: 1,000–15,000 kg
- Forklift: 2,200–8,000 kg
- Asian elephant: 2,000–6,000 kg
- Southern elephant seal: 350–4,000 kg
- Pickup truck: 1,600–3,800 kg

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- [How long does a Asian elephant last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/asian-elephant/) — 48–70 yr
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## Common questions

### How much does an Asian elephant weigh?

An Asian elephant weighs 2,000–6,000 kg (4,410–13,200 lb). Bulls 3,500-6,000 kg; cows 2,000-3,500 kg.

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## Sources

- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution (https://naturalhistory.si.edu/)