The average size of a gorilla varies depending on the species and sex:

• Western lowland gorillas : Adult males are about 1.7 meters (5.6 feet) tall and weigh around 169.5 kg (374 lbs), while adult females are about 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) tall and weigh about 71.5 kg (158 lbs)

• Mountain gorillas : Adult males can weigh up to 220 kg (484 lbs), and females weigh about 97.7 kg (215 lbs)

• Eastern lowland gorillas : Adult males weigh up to 220 kg (484 lbs), females around 80 kg (176 lbs)

• Cross River gorillas : Adult males weigh about 180 kg (396 lbs)

In general, gorillas stand between 1.25 and 1.8 meters (4 ft 1 in to 5 ft 11 in) tall, with males typically larger than females. Male gorillas, known as silverbacks, weigh between 136 and 227 kg (300 to 500 lbs), while females weigh between 68 and 113 kg (150 to 250 lbs)

. Silverback gorillas specifically range from about 210 to 230 kilograms (462 to 507 lbs) in weight

, and their height when standing upright averages around 1.7 to 1.8 meters (5.6 to 5.9 feet)

. Overall, gorillas are the largest living primates, with males significantly larger and stronger than females, and their size varies by species and individual