How much does a bear weigh?

Polar bears weigh around 772 to 1,543 pounds but most bears weigh less than 1,000 pounds. The heaviest polar bear ever recorded at the Guinness Book of World Records measured at 849 to 904 pounds. The average weight of a female polar bear in pounds is about 573 pounds. read more

The male American black bear averages around 250 pounds although some may weigh as little as 125 pounds or as much as above 600 pounds. Female black bears average around 150 pounds, although their weights can range from 90 pounds on the low end to over 300 pounds on the high end. read more