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title: "How much does a defibrillator weigh?"
description: "A defibrillator weighs 1.3–4 kg (2.87–8.82 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/defibrillator/
site: "At One Place"
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# How much does a defibrillator weigh?

**Typical weight: 1.3–4 kg**

That is 2.87–8.82 lb.

A device that delivers a controlled electric shock to restore a normal heart rhythm.

> Portable automated external defibrillators including battery and pads.

## How that compares

*Defibrillator 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 defibrillator last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/defibrillator/) — 7–12 yr

## Common questions

### How much does a defibrillator weigh?

A defibrillator weighs 1.3–4 kg (2.87–8.82 lb). Portable automated external defibrillators including battery and pads.

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## Sources

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