Horse Breed Weight Comparison (Typical KG)
Compare 12 horse breed weights in kg: Shire 1000, Percheron 950, Thoroughbred 500, Arabian 450, Shetland 200, Falabella 80, with breed society sources.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shire Stallions 900 to 1100 kg, geldings 850 to 1100 kg. | 1,000 kilograms | Typical adult, draft | Shire Horse Society breed standard: about 1000 kg typical |
| Clydesdale 2000 lbs equals 907 kg. Common charts list about 900 kg. | 900 kilograms | Typical adult, draft | Oklahoma State Clydesdale page: 1600 to 1800 lbs, some to 2200 |
| Percheron French breed from Le Perche. Lines to Jean Le Blanc, 1823. | 950 kilograms | Upper typical adult, draft | Britannica Percheron: 1900 to 2100 lbs, 860 to 950 kg |
| Belgian Draft Native heavy draft of Belgium. Some individuals to 1360 kg. | 900 kilograms | Typical adult, draft | Livestock Conservancy Belgian page: 1800 to 2200 lbs |
| Suffolk Punch 1800 lbs equals 816 kg, rounded to 800 kg. Height 16.1 hands. | 800 kilograms | Average adult, draft | Livestock Conservancy Suffolk page: average 1800 lbs |
| Thoroughbred Common range 1000 to 1200 lbs, 450 to 545 kg. Midpoint about 500 kg. | 500 kilograms | Typical adult in racing condition | Oklahoma State Thoroughbred page: over 1000 lbs |
| Arabian 1000 lbs equals 454 kg. Height 14.2 to 15.2 hands. | 450 kilograms | Upper typical adult, light | Oklahoma State Arabian page: 800 to 1000 lbs |
| American Quarter Horse 1200 lbs equals 544 kg, rounded to 550 kg. | 550 kilograms | Large stock type adult | Horse education charts: 950 to 1200 lbs, 431 to 544 kg |
| Morgan Compact American breed from Justin Morgan, 1789. | 450 kilograms | Midrange adult, light | Horse education charts: 900 to 1100 lbs, 400 to 500 kg |
| Friesian Often listed 544 to 680 kg. From Friesland at 15 hands. | 600 kilograms | Midrange adult, carriage | Friesian breed profiles: 1250 to 1450 lbs, 567 to 658 kg |
| Shetland Pony Standard caps height at 42 inches. | 200 kilograms | Typical adult pony | Shetland Pony Stud Book via breed guides: 400 to 450 lbs |
| Falabella Height 63 to 86 cm. Foals near 40 kg, adult standard 70 to 80 kg. | 80 kilograms | Adult male standard, miniature | DAD-IS breed data via Falabella standard: male 80 kg, female 70 kg |
About this converter
Horse breed weights run from 80 to 1,000 kg here, which makes every breed easy to compare. The Falabella standard reads 80 kg for adult males, while the Shire reads 1,000. That means one Shire equals 12.5 Falabellas. Every figure on this page is a typical adult weight from breed standards and encyclopedias, with standard ranges in pounds and kilograms per row. Draft breeds run 800 Suffolk Punch to 1,000 Shire. Light riding breeds run 450 Arabian and Morgan to 550 Quarter Horse. Ponies and miniatures sit far below at 200 Shetland and 80 Falabella. Pounds convert at 1 pound to 0.453592 kg.
How to use it
Pick two breeds and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked: one holds a count of the first weight, one the matching count of the second, one the total in the chosen unit. Change any box and the other two update. Try 1 Shire against Falabellas to feel the full span, or a Thoroughbred against an Arabian to compare the light pair.
Clydesdale ranges 1,600 to 1,800 pounds with some stallions to 2,200, commonly charted near 900 kg. Percheron reads 1,900 to 2,100 pounds for 860 to 950 kg. Belgian reads 1,800 to 2,200 pounds with some to 1,360 kg. Suffolk averages 1,800 pounds for 816, rounded to 800. Thoroughbred ranges 1,000 to 1,200 pounds for a 500 midpoint. Arabian tops at 1,000 pounds for 454. Quarter Horse tops at 1,200 pounds for 544, rounded to 550. Morgan ranges 900 to 1,100 pounds. Friesian ranges 1,250 to 1,450 pounds. Shetland ranges 400 to 450 pounds with a 42 inch cap. Falabella males read 80 against 70 females.
FAQ
Which horse breed is heaviest on this list?
The Shire at 1000 kg is joint heaviest with large Belgian and Clydesdale types.
How much does a Thoroughbred weigh compared to an Arabian?
A Thoroughbred at 500 kg is heavier than an Arabian at 450 kg.
How much does a Shetland Pony weigh compared to a Falabella?
A Shetland at 200 kg is more than twice a Falabella at 80 kg.
Are draft horse weights given as a single fixed number?
No. Each is a typical adult figure. Ranges are given in the notes, for example Percheron 860 to 950 kg.
Sources
- Oklahoma State Breeds of Livestock horse pages (Clydesdale, Belgian, Suffolk, Thoroughbred, Arabian, Morgan, Shetland, Percheron)
- Britannica (Shire, Percheron, Thoroughbred, livestock horses tables)
- Shire Horse Society standard; Livestock Conservancy (Belgian, Suffolk); DAD-IS (Falabella weight)
Last verified: 2026-10-04 · 12 entries
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