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title: "How much does a canoe weigh?"
description: "A canoe weighs 16–45 kg (35.3–99.2 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/canoe/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a canoe weigh?

**Typical weight: 16–45 kg**

That is 35.3–99.2 lb.

An open boat paddled with a single-bladed paddle, usually from a kneeling or seated position.

> Kevlar and carbon hulls 16-23 kg; polyethylene and aluminium 30-45 kg.

## How that compares

*Canoe against things of a similar mass.*

- German shepherd: 22–40 kg
- Canoe: 16–45 kg
- Punching bag: 18–70 kg
- Wine cooler: 12–80 kg
- Air conditioner: 15–60 kg
- Labrador retriever: 25–36 kg
- Emperor penguin: 22–45 kg
- Golden retriever: 25–34 kg

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- [How much does a canoe cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/canoe/) — 500–4,000 $
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- [Canoe vs Bicycle](https://atoneplace.net/vs/bicycle-vs-canoe/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How much does a canoe weigh?

A canoe weighs 16–45 kg (35.3–99.2 lb). Kevlar and carbon hulls 16-23 kg; polyethylene and aluminium 30-45 kg.

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## Sources

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