Elk vs moose: size comparison
Size and the space each takes up
- North American elk
- about 7.87 ft (2.4 m) long and 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall · 705 lb (320 kg)
- Alaska moose
- about 8.86 ft (2.7 m) long and 6.89 ft (2.1 m) tall · 992 lb (450 kg)
Quick answer
A moose is about 1.13 times the size of an elk. An elk: about 7.87 ft (2.4 m) long and 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall, 705 lb (320 kg). A moose: about 8.86 ft (2.7 m) long and 6.89 ft (2.1 m) tall, 992 lb (450 kg).
A moose is larger than an elk in both length, height, and weight. You can visualize the difference by comparing their physical dimensions side-by-side.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How much longer is a moose than an elk?
- A moose is about 8.86 ft (2.7 m) long, while an elk is about 7.87 ft (2.4 m) long.
- What is the height difference between the two?
- An elk stands 4.92 ft (1.5 m) tall, whereas a moose stands 6.89 ft (2.1 m) tall.
- How do their weights compare?
- An elk weighs 705 lb (320 kg) and a moose weighs 992 lb (450 kg), meaning a moose is about 1.13 times the size of an elk.