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title: "How much does a desk weigh?"
description: "A desk weighs 15–95 kg (33.1–209 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/desk/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a desk weigh?

**Typical weight: 15–95 kg**

That is 33.1–209 lb.

A work surface at seated or standing height, sometimes with a motorised lifting frame.

> Flatpack laminate desks from 15 kg; motorised sit-stand desks 40-60 kg; solid wood executive desks over 90 kg.

## How that compares

*Desk against things of a similar mass.*

- Exercise bike: 18–70 kg
- Filing cabinet: 18–90 kg
- Desk: 15–95 kg
- Gray wolf: 23–62 kg
- Dishwasher: 28–58 kg
- Snow leopard: 22–55 kg
- Emu: 18–60 kg
- Giant anteater: 27–60 kg

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- [How much does a desk cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/desk/) — 80–2,000 $
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## Common questions

### How much does a desk weigh?

A desk weighs 15–95 kg (33.1–209 lb). Flatpack laminate desks from 15 kg; motorised sit-stand desks 40-60 kg; solid wood executive desks over 90 kg.

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## Sources

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