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Cheetah

Also known as Cheetahs
22.7–72.6 kilograms 50–160 pounds
Lightest · 22.7 kilograms Typical · 22.7–72.6 kilograms Heaviest · 72.6 kilograms
Range Weight
Unit
#369Category rank 33%Weight position HighConfidence 4Source

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Cheetah

Cheetah has an estimated weight of 22.7–72.6 kilograms. It ranks #369 of 598 in the Animals category.

Source excerpt: Cheetahs can vary in weight between 50 and 160 lbs Other big cats can tip the scales at close to 700 lbs, but lighting fast Cheetahs are leaner and lighter. Cheetahs are the world’s fastest animal and are understandably significantly lighter than tigers and lions.

Position in category

598 Items in category 4 tonnes Category average 100 kilograms Category median 8.51 milligrams–186 tonnes Category span

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22.7–72.6 kilograms

Weight details

Typical 22.7–72.6 kilograms
Minimum 22.7 kilograms
Maximum 72.6 kilograms
Value type Range
Weight reference text

Cheetahs can vary in weight between 50 and 160 lbs Other big cats can tip the scales at close to 700 lbs, but lighting fast Cheetahs are leaner and lighter.

Unit conversions

Kilograms47.6 kilograms
Pounds105 pounds
Metric tonnes0.048 tonnes
Grams47,627 grams
Ounces1,680 ounces
Stones7.5 stones

Source

4 sources
List of Animals That Weigh Around 150 Pounds weightofstuff.com · Animals · Section: 7. Cheetah · Article updated 2024-05-16
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12 Animals That Weigh About 70 kg (kilogram) weightofstuff.com · Animals · Section: 1. Cheetah · Article updated 2024-05-16
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List of Animals That Weigh Around 150 Pounds weightofstuff.com · Animals · Section: Cheetah · Article updated 2024-05-16
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12 Things That Weight Around 75 Kilograms (kg) weightofstuff.com · Everyday Objects · Section: 12. Cheetahs · Article updated 2024-05-17
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Frequently asked questions

How much does Cheetah weigh?

Cheetah typically weighs about 22.7–72.6 kilograms, within a recorded range of 22.7–72.6 kilograms.

Where does Cheetah rank among Animals?

It ranks #369 of 598 entries in Animals, heavier than 33% of items in the dataset.

Where do these weight figures come from?

The data comes from 4 source articles on weightofstuff.com, most recently updated on 2024-05-16.

Dataset information

Items indexed <built-in method items of dict object at 0x7fb43390dc40>
Source articles 430
Categories 11
Confidence High
Category Animals
Category rank #369 of 598
Weight position Heavier than 33% of items
Updated 2024-05-16
Measurement type Mass
Dataset ID cheetah
URL slug cheetah

Confidence reflects how explicit the source wording is: exact values are high, ranges or approximations are medium, and vague statements are low.