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title: "How much does a capybara weigh?"
description: "A capybara weighs 35–66 kg (77.2–146 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/capybara/
site: "At One Place"
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# How much does a capybara weigh?

**Typical weight: 35–66 kg**

That is 77.2–146 lb.

The largest rodent alive, a semi-aquatic grazer of South American wetlands.

> The heaviest wild individual recorded weighed 91 kg.

## How that compares

*Capybara against things of a similar mass.*

- Mattress: 18–100 kg
- Capybara: 35–66 kg
- Cheetah: 34–72 kg
- Chimpanzee: 27–70 kg
- Dining table: 20–120 kg
- Rottweiler: 35–60 kg
- Recliner: 30–80 kg
- Table saw: 20–300 kg

## More about a capybara

- [How long does a capybara last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/capybara/) — 6–12 yr
- [Capybara vs Red kangaroo](https://atoneplace.net/vs/capybara-vs-red-kangaroo/) — Side by side
- [Capybara vs White-tailed deer](https://atoneplace.net/vs/capybara-vs-white-tailed-deer/) — Side by side
- [Capybara vs Cheetah](https://atoneplace.net/vs/capybara-vs-cheetah/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How much does a capybara weigh?

A capybara weighs 35–66 kg (77.2–146 lb). The heaviest wild individual recorded weighed 91 kg.

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## Sources

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