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How much does a bale of hay cost?

Typical cost
5–20 $

Cut and dried forage compressed by a baler, in small squares for hand handling or large rounds for machinery.

Per small square bale at the farm gate; large round bales run $40-90.

By type

Bales of hay vary by type, so a single figure would be misleading.
Type Typical cost
large round bale 35–120 $

How that compares

Bale of hay against things of a similar money.

Electric kettle 15–180 $
Pallet 8–60 $
Sheet of drywall 10–35 $
Bag of cement 6–18 $
Bale of hay 5–20 $
Bag of concrete 4–10 $
Bag of sand 4–12 $
Concrete block 1.5–5 $

How to read this figure

This is a typical purchase price, not a quote. Actual prices move with specification, brand and where you buy.

Prices are in US dollars and are indicative only. They date faster than anything else on this site — treat them as an order of magnitude. Installation, delivery and tax are excluded unless the note above says otherwise.

More about a bale of hay

Common questions

How much does a bale of hay cost?
A bale of hay costs 5–20 $. Per small square bale at the farm gate; large round bales run $40-90.
Which type of bale of hay is the heaviest?
Of the types listed here, large round bale is the largest at 35–120 $.

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Sources

  1. Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked