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title: "How much does a narwhal weigh?"
description: "A narwhal weighs 800–1,600 kg (1,760–3,530 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How much does a narwhal weigh?

**Typical weight: 800–1,600 kg**

That is 1,760–3,530 lb.

An Arctic whale whose "horn" is a single spiral tooth, grown by nearly all males and a few females.

## How that compares

*Narwhal against things of a similar mass.*

- Giraffe: 700–1,930 kg
- Narwhal: 800–1,600 kg
- Great white shark: 520–2,000 kg
- Walrus: 400–1,900 kg
- Elevator: 450–2,000 kg
- Ocean sunfish: 247–2,300 kg
- Black rhinoceros: 800–1,400 kg
- American bison: 320–1,270 kg

## More about a narwhal

- [How long does a narwhal last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/narwhal/) — 30–90 yr
- [Narwhal vs Walrus](https://atoneplace.net/vs/narwhal-vs-walrus/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How much does a narwhal weigh?

A narwhal weighs 800–1,600 kg (1,760–3,530 lb).

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## Sources

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