How much does a cow weigh?
Typical weight
400–1,100 kg
That is 882–2,430 lb.
Domestic cattle; dairy and beef breeds differ substantially in size, and bulls far outweigh cows.
Holstein cows 580-700 kg; bulls 900-1,100 kg. Beef breeds vary widely.
How that compares
Cow against things of a similar mass.
Black rhinoceros 800–1,400 kg
American bison 320–1,270 kg
Cow 400–1,100 kg
Water buffalo 300–1,200 kg
Cape buffalo 350–900 kg
Bactrian camel 300–1,000 kg
Horse 380–1,000 kg
Saltwater crocodile 76–1,300 kg
More about a cow
- How long does a cow last? 15–25 yr
- Cow vs Horse Side by side
- Cow vs American bison Side by side
- Cow vs Cape buffalo Side by side
- Cow vs Dromedary camel Side by side
- Cow vs Water buffalo Side by side
Common questions
- How much does a cow weigh?
- A cow weighs 400–1,100 kg (882–2,430 lb). Holstein cows 580-700 kg; bulls 900-1,100 kg. Beef breeds vary widely.
Related pages
- How long does a cow last? 15–25 yr
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- How much does a tiger weigh? 100–310 kg
- How much does a domestic cat weigh? 3.6–6.8 kg
- How much does a African elephant weigh? 2,200–10,400 kg
- How much does a blue whale weigh? 50–190 t
- How much does a cheetah weigh? 34–72 kg
- How much does a polar bear weigh? 150–700 kg
- How much does a giraffe weigh? 700–1,930 kg
- How much does a gorilla weigh? 70–270 kg
- How much does a grizzly bear weigh? 130–360 kg
- Cow vs Horse Side by side
- Cow vs American bison Side by side
- Cow vs Cape buffalo Side by side
- Cow vs Dromedary camel Side by side
- Cow vs Water buffalo Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place