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title: "How long does a mallard last?"
description: "A mallard lasts 3–29 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/mallard/
site: "At One Place"
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# How long does a mallard last?

**Typical lifespan: 3–29 yr**

The most common wild duck in the Northern Hemisphere and the ancestor of nearly all domestic ducks.

## How that compares

*Mallard against things of a similar time.*

- Mallard: 3–29 yr
- Laptop: 3–8 yr
- Coffee machine: 3–8 yr
- Printer: 3–10 yr
- Tablet: 3–8 yr
- Tyre: 3–10 yr
- Electric kettle: 3–8 yr
- Tasmanian devil: 5–8 yr

## What that means over time

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| Period | How many you would buy |
| --- | --- |
| Per year | 0.2 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 2 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 6 of them |

> Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.

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- [How much does a mallard weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/mallard/) — 0.7–1.6 kg
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- [Mallard vs Black mamba](https://atoneplace.net/vs/black-mamba-vs-mallard/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How long does a mallard last?

A mallard lasts 3–29 yr.

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## Sources

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