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title: "How much does a chicken weigh?"
description: "A chicken weighs 1.5–5.5 kg (3.31–12.1 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/chicken/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a chicken weigh?

**Typical weight: 1.5–5.5 kg**

That is 3.31–12.1 lb.

The most numerous bird on Earth, with more living at any moment than all wild bird species combined.

> Broilers reach 2.5 kg in six weeks; laying hens are lighter, heritage cockerels heavier.

## How that compares

*Chicken against things of a similar mass.*

- Guitar: 1.4–5 kg
- Coffee machine: 1.5–6 kg
- Rice cooker: 1.4–7 kg
- Saxophone: 2.3–7 kg
- Chicken: 1.5–5.5 kg
- Brick: 1.8–3.5 kg
- Chihuahua: 1.5–3 kg
- Defibrillator: 1.3–4 kg

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- [How long does a chicken last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/chicken/) — 5–10 yr
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## Common questions

### How much does a chicken weigh?

A chicken weighs 1.5–5.5 kg (3.31–12.1 lb). Broilers reach 2.5 kg in six weeks; laying hens are lighter, heritage cockerels heavier.

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## Sources

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