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title: "How much does a chimpanzee weigh?"
description: "A chimpanzee weighs 27–70 kg (59.5–154 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How much does a chimpanzee weigh?

**Typical weight: 27–70 kg**

That is 59.5–154 lb.

Along with the bonobo, humanity's closest living relative, sharing about 98.8% of our DNA.

> Males 40-70 kg; females 27-50 kg.

## How that compares

*Chimpanzee against things of a similar mass.*

- Mattress: 18–100 kg
- Chimpanzee: 27–70 kg
- Cheetah: 34–72 kg
- Dining table: 20–120 kg
- Rottweiler: 35–60 kg
- Capybara: 35–66 kg
- Recliner: 30–80 kg
- Table saw: 20–300 kg

## More about a chimpanzee

- [How long does a chimpanzee last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/chimpanzee/) — 30–60 yr
- [Chimpanzee vs Cheetah](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cheetah-vs-chimpanzee/) — Side by side
- [Chimpanzee vs Orangutan](https://atoneplace.net/vs/chimpanzee-vs-orangutan/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How much does a chimpanzee weigh?

A chimpanzee weighs 27–70 kg (59.5–154 lb). Males 40-70 kg; females 27-50 kg.

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## Sources

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