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title: "How much does a plains zebra weigh?"
description: "A plains zebra weighs 200–450 kg (441–992 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How much does a plains zebra weigh?

**Typical weight: 200–450 kg**

That is 441–992 lb.

The most common zebra; every individual's stripe pattern is unique.

## How that compares

*Plains zebra against things of a similar mass.*

- Jet ski: 190–450 kg
- Roll of carpet: 170–550 kg
- Elk: 170–500 kg
- Vending machine: 180–500 kg
- Plains zebra: 200–450 kg
- Bottlenose dolphin: 150–650 kg
- Piano: 130–550 kg
- Grizzly bear: 130–360 kg

## More about a plains zebra

- [How long does a plains zebra last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/plains-zebra/) — 12–25 yr
- [Plains zebra vs Lion](https://atoneplace.net/vs/lion-vs-plains-zebra/) — Side by side
- [Plains zebra vs Horse](https://atoneplace.net/vs/horse-vs-plains-zebra/) — Side by side
- [Plains zebra vs Elk](https://atoneplace.net/vs/elk-vs-plains-zebra/) — Side by side
- [Plains zebra vs Moose](https://atoneplace.net/vs/moose-vs-plains-zebra/) — Side by side
- [Plains zebra vs Tiger](https://atoneplace.net/vs/plains-zebra-vs-tiger/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How much does a plains zebra weigh?

A plains zebra weighs 200–450 kg (441–992 lb).

## Related pages

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- [Plains zebra vs Horse](https://atoneplace.net/vs/horse-vs-plains-zebra/)
- [Plains zebra vs Elk](https://atoneplace.net/vs/elk-vs-plains-zebra/)
- [Plains zebra vs Moose](https://atoneplace.net/vs/moose-vs-plains-zebra/)
- [Plains zebra vs Tiger](https://atoneplace.net/vs/plains-zebra-vs-tiger/)

## Sources

- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution (https://naturalhistory.si.edu/)