How much can an elephant's tusk weigh?

Before getting to the weight measurements, it is important to note that the elephants themselves vary in size, with the African elephant (Loxodonta africana) being bigger than the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus). Consequently, the African elephant's tusks typically weigh more than the Asian elephant's. read more

Consequently, the African elephant’s tusks typically weigh more than the Asian elephant’s. Fenale Asian elephants generally lack tusks and present tusk like teeth known as tushes. The average tusk of an adult African elephant is 1.5–2.4 m (5–8 ft) long and weighs around 23–45 kg (51–99 lbs). read more

The tusks of Asian elephants are smaller than those of African elephants. Both African and Asian elephants have 26 teeth, including their two tusks, which are their upper incisors. Elephants have 12 molars; each is the size of a brick and weighs 4 to 4.5 pounds. read more