Mongoose size comparison: how big is the Mongoose?
Mongoose: 20 cm · 0' 8" tall · 90 cm · 2' 11" long · 3 kg (6.6 lb)
Mongoose is 20 cm · 0' 8" tall (90 cm · 2' 11" long · 3 kg (6.6 lb)). That is about 8.6× shorter than an average man (171 cm). Compare it side by side with people, animals, buildings and more on the board above — drag, zoom, switch cm / ft, or export an image.
Mongoose in other units
| Unit | Size |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 20 cm |
| Metres | 0.2 m |
| Feet and inches | 0' 8" |
| Inches | 7.9 in |
How small is it next to a person?
An average man (171 cm) is about 8.6 times as tall as Mongoose. It would reach about his shin or ankle.
What is about the same size as Mongoose?
| Compared with | Size | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| House cat (Mammals) | 25 cm · 0' 10" | 5 cm taller (25%) |
| Zucchini (Vegetables) | 22 cm · 0' 9" | 2 cm taller (10%) |
| Bowling ball (Balls) | 21.8 cm · 0' 9" | 1.8 cm taller (9%) |
| Volleyball (Balls) | 21 cm · 0' 8" | 1 cm taller (5%) |
| Rugby ball (Balls) | 19 cm · 0' 7" | 1 cm shorter (5%) |
| Handball (Balls) | 19 cm · 0' 7" | 1 cm shorter (5%) |
| Top hat (Shoes, hats & basics) | 18 cm · 0' 7" | 2 cm shorter (10%) |
| Sperm whale brain (Mammals) | 16.7 cm · 0' 7" | 3.31 cm shorter (16.5%) |
More in Mammals
- House cat — 25 cm · 0' 10"
- Golden Retriever — 58 cm · 1' 11"
- Lion — 120 cm · 3' 11"
- Horse — 165 cm · 5' 5"
- African elephant — 330 cm · 10' 10"
- Giraffe — 520 cm · 17' 1"
- Blue whale — 420 cm · 13' 9"
- Gorilla — 150 cm · 4' 11"
- Red kangaroo — 180 cm · 5' 11"
- Grizzly bear — 110 cm · 3' 7"
- Zebra — 145 cm · 4' 9"
- Camel — 210 cm · 6' 11"