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title: "How much does a car battery weigh?"
description: "A car battery weighs 11–30 kg (24.3–66.1 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/car-battery/
site: "At One Place"
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# How much does a car battery weigh?

**Typical weight: 11–30 kg**

That is 24.3–66.1 lb.

A 12-volt lead-acid battery that starts the engine and steadies the electrical system.

> Common passenger-car groups 15-20 kg; AGM batteries 20-25 kg; commercial truck batteries up to 30 kg.

## How that compares

*Car battery against things of a similar mass.*

- Boa constrictor: 10–45 kg
- Jerry can: 4–22 kg
- Sheet of plywood: 9–36 kg
- Car battery: 11–30 kg
- Office chair: 10–30 kg
- Propane tank: 8.2–30 kg
- Wheelchair: 7–160 kg
- Dehumidifier: 8–26 kg

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- [How much does a car battery cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/car-battery/) — 80–400 $
- [How long does a car battery last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/car-battery/) — 3–7 yr
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## Common questions

### How much does a car battery weigh?

A car battery weighs 11–30 kg (24.3–66.1 lb). Common passenger-car groups 15-20 kg; AGM batteries 20-25 kg; commercial truck batteries up to 30 kg.

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## Sources

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