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Sumatran elephant (Elephas Maximus Sumatrans)

1.81–3.63 tonnes 4–8K pounds
Lightest · 1.81 tonnes Typical · 1.81–3.63 tonnes Heaviest · 3.63 tonnes
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#46Category rank 83%Weight position HighConfidence 1Source

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Sumatran elephant (Elephas Maximus Sumatrans)

Sumatran elephant (Elephas Maximus Sumatrans) has an estimated weight of 1.81–3.63 tonnes. It ranks #46 of 598 in the Animals category.

Source excerpt: It’s mainly found on Sumatra Island, but it’s the largest mammal on the island and a subspecies of the famous Asian elephant. A newborn weighs less than 198 pounds (90 kgs) and grows to a shoulder height of about 2 to 3.2 meters, weighing slightly over 4000 to 8000 pounds (1800-3600 kg).

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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1.81–3.63 tonnes

Weight details

Typical 1.81–3.63 tonnes
Minimum 1.81 tonnes
Maximum 3.63 tonnes
Value type Range
Weight reference text

A newborn weighs less than 198 pounds (90 kgs) and grows to a shoulder height of about 2 to 3.2 meters, weighing slightly over 4000 to 8000 pounds (1800-3600 kg).

Unit conversions

Kilograms2,722 kilograms
Pounds6,000 pounds
Metric tonnes2.72 tonnes
Grams2,721,554 grams
Ounces96,000 ounces
Stones429 stones

Source

1 sources
How Much Does an Elephant Weigh? (Species, Life Stages & Gender Differences) weightofstuff.com · Animals · Section: 9. Sumatran elephant (Elephas Maximus Sumatrans) · Article updated 2024-05-16
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Frequently asked questions

How much does Sumatran elephant (Elephas Maximus Sumatrans) weigh?

Sumatran elephant (Elephas Maximus Sumatrans) typically weighs about 1.81–3.63 tonnes, within a recorded range of 1.81–3.63 tonnes.

Where does Sumatran elephant (Elephas Maximus Sumatrans) rank among Animals?

It ranks #46 of 598 entries in Animals, heavier than 83% of items in the dataset.

Where do these weight figures come from?

The data comes from 1 source articles on weightofstuff.com, most recently updated on 2024-05-16.

Dataset information

Items indexed <built-in method items of dict object at 0x7fb451a10980>
Source articles 430
Categories 11
Confidence High
Category Animals
Category rank #46 of 598
Weight position Heavier than 83% of items
Updated 2024-05-16
Measurement type Mass
Dataset ID sumatran-elephant-elephas-maximus-sumatrans
URL slug sumatran-elephant-elephas-maximus-sumatrans

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