Cow vs Horse
Cow vs horse
Cow is larger on weight
Cow is somewhat greater than horse on weight — about 1.4×.
A cow and a horse can be compared on 4 measures. The figures below are typical adult or full-size values, with the larger of the two in bold.
Side by side
| Cow | Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 400–1,100 kg | 380–1,000 kg |
| Height | 1.2–1.6 m | 1.42–1.83 m |
| Length | 2.2–2.8 m | 2.1–2.8 m |
| Typical lifespan | 15–25 yr | 25–35 yr |
What the numbers say
- Cow is somewhat greater than horse on weight — about 1.4×.
- Cow and horse are near enough identical on height.
- Cow and horse are near enough identical on length.
- Horse is somewhat greater than cow on typical lifespan — about 1.4×.
Weight compared.
Cow 400–1,100 kg
Horse 380–1,000 kg
Cow
Domestic cattle; dairy and beef breeds differ substantially in size, and bulls far outweigh cows.
Horse
A domesticated equid; light riding breeds and draught breeds differ by a factor of three in mass.
This is a comparison of published measurements, nothing more. It describes how two things differ on measures that have been recorded; it does not predict how they would fare against each other in any situation.
Common questions
- Which is bigger, cow or horse?
- Cow is somewhat greater than horse on weight — about 1.4×. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do cows and horses compare on height?
- Cow: 1.2–1.6 m. Horse: 1.42–1.83 m. Cow and horse are near enough identical on height.
- How do cows and horses compare on length?
- Cow: 2.2–2.8 m. Horse: 2.1–2.8 m. Cow and horse are near enough identical on length.
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Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place