How Heavy Is a Dairy Cow?
a Dairy Cow weighs about
600 kg (1,320 lb)
Typical range: 147 kg – 1,360 kg.
Using a log scale so small objects stay visible — the numbers stay real.
- an African elephant4,500 kg
adult male 4,500–6,100 kg; adult female 2,000–3,500 kg
- an average new car1,980 kg
model year 2024 US fleet average curb weight
- a dairy cow600 kg
adult domestic cow (Bos taurus); varies by breed and sex; males larger; range 147–1,363 kg
- a bowling ball7.26 kg
heaviest ball allowed in tenpin bowling (16 lb); USBC sets no minimum weight
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Put it in perspective
- About 3.3× an average new car
- About 7.5× an African elephant
- About 83× a bowling ball
Sources
[1] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Bos taurus (aurochs) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“Weight ranges from 147 kilograms to 1363 kilograms, and height from 49-52 inches.”
Value as published: 147 kilograms to 1363 kilograms · accessed 2026-11-11.
[2] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Bos taurus (aurochs) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“Range mass 147 to 1363 kg”
Value as published: 147 to 1363 kg · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
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- a polar bear450 kg (992 lb)
- a saltwater crocodile1.1 t (1.21 US tons)
- a giraffe1.18 t (1.3 US tons)
- a green anaconda250 kg (551 lb)
- a hippopotamus1.5 t (1.65 US tons)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dairy cow weigh?
a Dairy Cow weighs about 600 kg (1,320 lb) — adult domestic cow (Bos taurus); varies by breed and sex; males larger; range 147–1,363 kg.
How much is a dairy cow in pounds and ounces?
1,320 lb, which is 21,200 oz. In metric terms: 600 kg.
Is a dairy cow heavier than an average new car?
No. a Dairy Cow weighs about 600 kg (1,320 lb), while an average new car is about 4,350 lb (1,980 kg) — roughly 1/3.29.
Where does this number come from?
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