Adult emus are big birds: they usually stand about 5–6 feet (1.5–1.9 m) tall and weigh roughly 40–130 pounds (18–60 kg), with females tending to be slightly larger than males.

Quick Scoop: Emu Size

  • Average height: about 5.7 feet (1.75 m).
  • Typical range: roughly 4.9–6.2 feet (1.5–1.9 m) tall.
  • Body length (beak to tail): about 55–65 inches (1.4–1.6 m).
  • Weight range: about 40–132 pounds (18–60 kg); many zoos list 66–121 pounds (30–55 kg) as typical.
  • Females: usually a bit taller and heavier, often around 5–11 pounds (2–5 kg) more than males.

Picture a tall middle‑schooler or shorter adult human, but all feathers and long legs—that’s about how big a full-grown emu is.

TL;DR: If you’re standing next to a grown emu, expect it to be about as tall as you are—or taller—and about the size of a medium to large dog in weight, just stretched up on very long legs.

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