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title: "How much does a cheetah weigh?"
description: "A cheetah weighs 34–72 kg (75–159 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/cheetah/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a cheetah weigh?

**Typical weight: 34–72 kg**

That is 75–159 lb.

The fastest land animal, with a lightweight frame and semi-retractable claws for traction.

## How that compares

*Cheetah against things of a similar mass.*

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

## More about a cheetah

- [How long does a cheetah last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/cheetah/) — 8–17 yr
- [Cheetah vs Gray wolf](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cheetah-vs-gray-wolf/) — Side by side
- [Cheetah vs Leopard](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cheetah-vs-leopard/) — Side by side
- [Cheetah vs Spotted hyena](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cheetah-vs-spotted-hyena/) — Side by side
- [Cheetah vs Cougar](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cheetah-vs-cougar/) — Side by side
- [Cheetah vs Jaguar](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cheetah-vs-jaguar/) — Side by side
- [Cheetah vs Snow leopard](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cheetah-vs-snow-leopard/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How much does a cheetah weigh?

A cheetah weighs 34–72 kg (75–159 lb).

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- [Cheetah vs Gray wolf](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cheetah-vs-gray-wolf/)
- [Cheetah vs Leopard](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cheetah-vs-leopard/)
- [Cheetah vs Spotted hyena](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cheetah-vs-spotted-hyena/)
- [Cheetah vs Cougar](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cheetah-vs-cougar/)
- [Cheetah vs Jaguar](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cheetah-vs-jaguar/)
- [Cheetah vs Snow leopard](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cheetah-vs-snow-leopard/)

## Sources

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