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title: "How much does a backpack weigh?"
description: "A backpack weighs 0.25–2.6 kg (0.551–5.73 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/backpack/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a backpack weigh?

**Typical weight: 0.25–2.6 kg**

That is 0.551–5.73 lb.

A bag carried on the back by two shoulder straps, sized by its litre capacity.

> Empty. Minimalist daypacks from 250 g; 25-30 L commuter packs 0.8-1.3 kg; 60-70 L framed hiking packs 1.9-2.6 kg.

## How that compares

*Backpack against things of a similar mass.*

- Platypus: 0.7–2.4 kg
- Clothes iron: 0.9–2.2 kg
- Electric kettle: 0.7–2.2 kg
- Mallard: 0.7–1.6 kg
- Trumpet: 0.9–1.4 kg
- Backpack: 0.25–2.6 kg
- Peregrine falcon: 0.33–1.5 kg
- American lobster: 0.45–20 kg

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- [How much does a backpack cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/backpack/) — 20–400 $
- [Backpack vs Suitcase](https://atoneplace.net/vs/backpack-vs-suitcase/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How much does a backpack weigh?

A backpack weighs 0.25–2.6 kg (0.551–5.73 lb). Empty. Minimalist daypacks from 250 g; 25-30 L commuter packs 0.8-1.3 kg; 60-70 L framed hiking packs 1.9-2.6 kg.

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## Sources

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