how big are moose

Moose are the largest members of the deer family , and they’re impressively big—often standing taller than a person and weighing as much as a small car.

Typical size range

• Height: Adult moose usually stand about 1.8–2.1 m (6–7 feet) at the shoulder.

• Weight: Bulls (males) commonly weigh 380–700 kg (840–1,540 lb) , while cows (females) are lighter at 200–490 kg (440–1,080 lb).

• Body length: From nose to tail, they can be 2.4–3.1 m (about 8–10 feet) long.

Biggest subspecies: Alaskan moose

The Alaskan (or Yukon) moose is the largest subspecies:

• Can stand over 2.1 m (7 feet) at the shoulder.

• Large bulls often reach around 600–700 kg (1,300–1,500 lb) , with the heaviest recorded individual weighing 820 kg (1,808 lb).

Size comparison table

Animal	Avg. height at shoulder	Avg. weight (bull/male)
Alaskan moose	~2.1 m (7 ft)	~600–700 kg (1,300–1,500 lb)
Other moose subspecies	1.8–2.0 m (6–6.5 ft)	380–700 kg (840–1,540 lb)
Adult human (U.S. avg)	~1.7 m (5.5 ft)	~70–90 kg (150–200 lb)

[3][9][7] In short, if you’re picturing a moose next to a person, think of something that’s **taller than you, much heavier than you** , and built like a very long, leggy tank.

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