How much does a bale of hay weigh?
Typical weight
18–700 kg
That is 39.7–1,540 lb.
Cut and dried forage compressed by a baler, in small squares for hand handling or large rounds for machinery.
Small two-string squares 18-32 kg; three-string squares 45-70 kg; large rounds 340-700 kg. Straw bales of the same size weigh roughly half as much as hay.
By type
| Type | Typical weight |
|---|---|
| small square bale | 18–32 kg |
| large round bale | 300–700 kg |
How that compares
Bale of hay against things of a similar mass.
Common wombat 20–40 kg
Jackhammer 10–42 kg
Bale of hay 18–700 kg
Pit bull 14–32 kg
Bag of cement 20–50 kg
Pressure washer 8–55 kg
Shopping cart 12–35 kg
African wild dog 18–36 kg
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Common questions
- How much does a bale of hay weigh?
- A bale of hay weighs 18–700 kg (39.7–1,540 lb). Small two-string squares 18-32 kg; three-string squares 45-70 kg; large rounds 340-700 kg. Straw bales of the same size weigh roughly half as much as hay.
- Which type of bale of hay is the heaviest?
- Of the types listed here, large round bale is the largest at 300–700 kg.
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Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place