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Hippopotamus

≈1.5 tonnes ≈3.31K pounds
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#63Category rank 78%Weight position MediumConfidence 7Source
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Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus has an estimated weight of ≈1.5 tonnes. It ranks #63 of 598 in the Animals category.

Source excerpt: A large semi-aquatic African mammal.

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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NauticStar Angler 211 1.5 tonnes 2014 Buick Verano 1.5 tonnes 2018 Jeep Compass Ltd 4-Door ≈1.5 tonnes Heaviest Parts of A Car 1.2–1.8 tonnes Hippopotamus This item ≈1.5 tonnes Ford Escape SE 2020 1.5 tonnes Jeep Compass 4WD 2018 1.51 tonnes Toyota Prius V 1.51 tonnes 2016 Nissan Leaf SV Electric ≈1.51 tonnes

Weight details

Typical ≈1.5 tonnes
Minimum 1.5 tonnes
Maximum 1.5 tonnes
Value type Approximate
Weight reference text

Hippopotamus weighs about 2 tonnes

Unit conversions

Kilograms1,500 kilograms
Pounds3,307 pounds
Metric tonnes1.5 tonnes
Grams1,500,000 grams
Ounces52,911 ounces
Stones236 stones

Source

7 sources
The 10 Heaviest African Animals weightofstuff.com · Animals · Section: Weight reference · Article updated 2024-05-17
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The 10 Heaviest African Animals weightofstuff.com · Animals · Section: 4. Hippopotamus · Article updated 2024-05-17
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7 Things That Weigh Around 9000 Pounds (lbs) weightofstuff.com · Everyday Objects · Section: 5. Hippopotamus · Article updated 2024-05-17
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8 Things That Weigh About 7000 Pounds (lbs) weightofstuff.com · Everyday Objects · Section: 1. Hippopotamus · Article updated 2024-09-30
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List of The 15 Heaviest Animals That Have Ever Lived weightofstuff.com · Animals · Section: 11. Hippopotamus · Article updated 2024-05-16
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List of Animals That Weigh More Than 1 Ton weightofstuff.com · Animals · Section: The Hippopotamus · Article updated 2024-09-30
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List of The Heaviest Land Animals on Earth weightofstuff.com · Animals · Section: Hippopotamus · Article updated 2024-05-16
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Frequently asked questions

How much does Hippopotamus weigh?

Hippopotamus typically weighs about ≈1.5 tonnes, within a recorded range of 1.5 tonnes.

Where does Hippopotamus rank among Animals?

It ranks #63 of 598 entries in Animals, heavier than 78% of items in the dataset.

Where do these weight figures come from?

The data comes from 7 source articles on weightofstuff.com, most recently updated on 2026-11-06.

Dataset information

Items indexed <built-in method items of dict object at 0x7fb432943900>
Source articles 430
Categories 11
Confidence Medium
Category Animals
Category rank #63 of 598
Weight position Heavier than 78% of items
Updated 2026-11-06
Measurement type Mass
Dataset ID hippopotamus
URL slug hippopotamus

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