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Tyrannosaurus rex

Also known as Tyrannosaurus Rex
5–7.26 tonnes 11–16K pounds
Lightest · 5 tonnes Typical · 5–7.26 tonnes Heaviest · 7.26 tonnes
Range Weight
Unit
#34Category rank 89%Weight position HighConfidence 2Source

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Tyrannosaurus rex

Tyrannosaurus rex has an estimated weight of 5–7.26 tonnes. It ranks #34 of 436 in the Everyday Objects category.

Source excerpt: Tyrannosaurus rex was a fierce predator that once roamed the Earth. This legendary carnivore controlled the forested river valleys of western North America during the Late Cretaceous period, 68 million years ago, with a gigantic body, keen fangs, and jaws so powerful they could smash a vehicle.

Position in category

436 Items in category 21.5 tonnes Category average 18.1 kilograms Category median 2.5 milligrams–907 tonnes Category span

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5–7.26 tonnes

Weight details

Typical 5–7.26 tonnes
Minimum 5 tonnes
Maximum 7.26 tonnes
Value type Range
Weight reference text

For all the endowments of the T rex, it has a dense weight of at least 8 tons.

Unit conversions

Kilograms7,257 kilograms
Pounds16,000 pounds
Metric tonnes7.26 tonnes
Grams7,257,478 grams
Ounces256,000 ounces
Stones1,143 stones

Source

2 sources
7 Things That Weigh Around 8 Tons weightofstuff.com · Everyday Objects · Section: 1. Tyrannosaurus rex · Article updated 2024-05-17
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7 Things That Weigh Around 15000 Pounds (lbs) weightofstuff.com · Everyday Objects · Section: 3. Tyrannosaurus Rex · Article updated 2024-05-17
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Frequently asked questions

How much does Tyrannosaurus rex weigh?

Tyrannosaurus rex typically weighs about 5–7.26 tonnes, within a recorded range of 5–7.26 tonnes.

Where does Tyrannosaurus rex rank among Everyday Objects?

It ranks #34 of 436 entries in Everyday Objects, heavier than 89% of items in the dataset.

Where do these weight figures come from?

The data comes from 2 source articles on weightofstuff.com, most recently updated on 2024-05-17.

Dataset information

Items indexed <built-in method items of dict object at 0x7fb4319e8500>
Source articles 430
Categories 11
Confidence High
Category Everyday Objects
Category rank #34 of 436
Weight position Heavier than 89% of items
Updated 2024-05-17
Measurement type Mass
Dataset ID tyrannosaurus-rex
URL slug tyrannosaurus-rex

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