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title: "How much does a air compressor weigh?"
description: "An air compressor weighs 12–170 kg (26.5–375 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/air-compressor/
site: "At One Place"
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# How much does a air compressor weigh?

**Typical weight: 12–170 kg**

That is 26.5–375 lb.

A pump that stores compressed air in a tank to drive nailers, wrenches and spray equipment.

> Pancake and hotdog compressors 12-20 kg; 20-30 gallon vertical units 45-70 kg; 60-80 gallon stationary units 120-170 kg.

## How that compares

*Air compressor against things of a similar mass.*

- Air compressor: 12–170 kg
- Air conditioner: 15–60 kg
- Labrador retriever: 25–36 kg
- Emperor penguin: 22–45 kg
- Golden retriever: 25–34 kg
- Sea otter: 14–45 kg
- Rowing machine: 20–45 kg
- Radiator: 10–100 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does an air compressor weigh?

An air compressor weighs 12–170 kg (26.5–375 lb). Pancake and hotdog compressors 12-20 kg; 20-30 gallon vertical units 45-70 kg; 60-80 gallon stationary units 120-170 kg.

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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)