Horse vs moose: 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)
- 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 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 moose: about 8.86 ft (2.7 m) long and 6.89 ft (2.1 m) tall, 992 lb (450 kg).
A moose is generally larger than a horse in both length and height. While the moose stands taller and is longer, the horse is actually heavier.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How much longer is a moose than a horse?
- A moose is about 8.86 ft (2.7 m) long, while a horse is about 7.87 ft (2.4 m) long.
- What is the difference in height?
- A moose is 6.89 ft (2.1 m) tall, compared to a horse which is 5.25 ft (1.6 m) tall.
- Which animal weighs more?
- A horse weighs 1,102 lb (500 kg), which is more than the 992 lb (450 kg) weight of a moose.