Grizzly bears typically stand about 3 to 5 feet (0.9 to 1.5 meters) tall at the shoulder when on all fours. When standing upright on their hind legs, they can reach heights of approximately 8 to 9 feet (2.5 to 3 meters), with some large males reaching up to about 9.8 feet (3 meters)
. Male grizzlies generally have a shoulder height between 3.5 to 4.5 feet (1.07 to 1.37 meters), while females are smaller, with shoulder heights around 3 to 3.8 feet (0.91 to 1.12 meters)
. The overall body length ranges roughly from 5.5 to 8 feet (1.68 to 2.44 meters)
. In summary:
- Shoulder height (on all fours): about 3 to 5 feet (0.9 to 1.5 meters)
- Standing height (on hind legs): about 8 to 9 feet (2.5 to 3 meters), occasionally up to 9.8 feet (3 meters)
- Body length: approximately 5.5 to 8 feet (1.68 to 2.44 meters)
These dimensions can vary depending on sex, age, and geographic population.
