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title: "How much does a cow weigh?"
description: "A cow weighs 400–1,100 kg (882–2,430 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/cow/
site: "At One Place"
---

# 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?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/cow/) — 15–25 yr
- [Cow vs Horse](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cow-vs-horse/) — Side by side
- [Cow vs American bison](https://atoneplace.net/vs/american-bison-vs-cow/) — Side by side
- [Cow vs Cape buffalo](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cape-buffalo-vs-cow/) — Side by side
- [Cow vs Dromedary camel](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cow-vs-dromedary-camel/) — Side by side
- [Cow vs Water buffalo](https://atoneplace.net/vs/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.

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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)