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title: "How much does a Canada goose weigh?"
description: "A Canada goose weighs 2.6–6.5 kg (5.73–14.3 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How much does a Canada goose weigh?

**Typical weight: 2.6–6.5 kg**

That is 5.73–14.3 lb.

A large migratory goose that has become a year-round resident of parks and airfields.

> Subspecies range from 1.1 kg to over 9 kg.

## How that compares

*Canada goose against things of a similar mass.*

- Leaf blower: 2.2–12 kg
- Canada goose: 2.6–6.5 kg
- Domestic cat: 3.6–6.8 kg
- Bald eagle: 3–6.3 kg
- Golden eagle: 2.8–6.7 kg
- Surfboard: 2.3–11 kg
- Blender: 1.5–8 kg
- Three-toed sloth: 2.2–6.3 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does a Canada goose weigh?

A Canada goose weighs 2.6–6.5 kg (5.73–14.3 lb). Subspecies range from 1.1 kg to over 9 kg.

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## Sources

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