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title: "How much does a California sea lion weigh?"
description: "A California sea lion weighs 50–400 kg (110–882 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/california-sea-lion/
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# How much does a California sea lion weigh?

**Typical weight: 50–400 kg**

That is 110–882 lb.

An eared seal that can walk on all fours on land; the barking animal at most zoos and piers.

> Bulls 200-400 kg; cows 50-110 kg.

## How that compares

*California sea lion against things of a similar mass.*

- Grizzly bear: 130–360 kg
- California sea lion: 50–400 kg
- Hot air balloon: 150–450 kg
- Atlantic bluefin tuna: 130–680 kg
- American alligator: 70–500 kg
- Great hammerhead: 150–580 kg
- Tiger: 100–310 kg
- Galapagos tortoise: 60–417 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does a California sea lion weigh?

A California sea lion weighs 50–400 kg (110–882 lb). Bulls 200-400 kg; cows 50-110 kg.

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## Sources

- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (https://www.noaa.gov/) [Public domain (US Government)]