At One Place

How much does a horse weigh?

Typical weight
380–1,000 kg
That is 838–2,200 lb.

A domesticated equid; light riding breeds and draught breeds differ by a factor of three in mass.

Riding horses 450-600 kg; draught breeds such as the Shire reach 1,000 kg.

How that compares

Horse against things of a similar mass.

Bactrian camel 300–1,000 kg
Horse 380–1,000 kg
Saltwater crocodile 76–1,300 kg
Moose 200–720 kg
Dromedary camel 300–690 kg
Colossal squid 300–700 kg
Kodiak bear 180–680 kg
Polar bear 150–700 kg

More about a horse

Common questions

How much does a horse weigh?
A horse weighs 380–1,000 kg (838–2,200 lb). Riding horses 450-600 kg; draught breeds such as the Shire reach 1,000 kg.

Related pages

Sources

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

How these figures are compiled and checked