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title: "How much does a ceiling fan weigh?"
description: "A ceiling fan weighs 4–18 kg (8.82–39.7 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/ceiling-fan/
site: "At One Place"
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# How much does a ceiling fan weigh?

**Typical weight: 4–18 kg**

That is 8.82–39.7 lb.

A ceiling-mounted rotor that moves air downward to make a room feel cooler without lowering its temperature.

> Standard residential fans; large industrial fans are heavier.

## How that compares

*Ceiling fan against things of a similar mass.*

- Koala: 4–15 kg
- Wandering albatross: 6–12 kg
- Ceiling fan: 4–18 kg
- Sewing machine: 4–16 kg
- Tasmanian devil: 4–13 kg
- Wild turkey: 2.5–11 kg
- Fire extinguisher: 2–16 kg
- Raccoon: 3.5–14 kg

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- [How much does a ceiling fan cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/ceiling-fan/) — 50–700 $
- [How long does a ceiling fan last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/ceiling-fan/) — 10–25 yr

## Common questions

### How much does a ceiling fan weigh?

A ceiling fan weighs 4–18 kg (8.82–39.7 lb). Standard residential fans; large industrial fans are heavier.

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## Sources

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