Tiger
A tiger is a solitary wild cat with a striped coat, native to Asia.
How big is it?
2.1 m long
Also 6.89 ft
Body length · defined specimen
A little perspective
About the same scale as Explorer 1.
Explorer 1: Explorer 1 was the first satellite launched by the United States, carrying scientific instruments to study Earth's radiation environment.
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Tiger
A chosen 2.1 m body and 220 kg adult. Subspecies and sex matter.
Nose-to-rump reference span; tail excluded. Poses and unmeasured details remain representative.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked body length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Explorer 1
Explorer 1, the first US satellite, was about 2.03 m long and 14 kg including its instrumented cylindrical body. Antennas are contextual.
The marked overall spacecraft length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 2.1 m
For comparison, this page uses body length. This is labelled defined specimen: an explicit comparison model rather than a claim that every example has the same value.
A chosen 2.1 m body and 220 kg adult. Subspecies and sex matter.
Nose-to-rump reference span; tail excluded. Poses and unmeasured details remain representative.
The marked horizontal span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Tiger dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 m | Not recorded | defined specimen | |
| 220 kg | Not recorded | defined specimen |
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