Horse vs camel: size comparison
Size and the space each takes up
- horse
- about 7.87 ft (2.4 m) long and 5.25 ft (1.6 m) tall · 1,102 lb (500 kg)
- camel
- about 9.84 ft (3 m) long and 6.89 ft (2.1 m) tall · 1,102 lb (500 kg)
Quick answer
A camel is about 1.25 times the size of a horse. A horse: about 7.87 ft (2.4 m) long and 5.25 ft (1.6 m) tall, 1,102 lb (500 kg). A camel: about 9.84 ft (3 m) long and 6.89 ft (2.1 m) tall, 1,102 lb (500 kg).
A camel is larger than a horse in both length and height. You can visualize the difference by comparing their measurements side by side.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How long are these animals?
- A horse is about 7.87 ft (2.4 m) long, while a camel is about 9.84 ft (3 m) long.
- What is the height difference?
- A horse is 5.25 ft (1.6 m) tall, whereas a camel is 6.89 ft (2.1 m) tall.
- Do they weigh the same?
- Yes, both a horse and a camel weigh 1,102 lb (500 kg).