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title: "How much does a desktop computer weigh?"
description: "A desktop computer weighs 3–25 kg (6.61–55.1 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/desktop-computer/
site: "At One Place"
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# How much does a desktop computer weigh?

**Typical weight: 3–25 kg**

That is 6.61–55.1 lb.

A non-portable computer in a case, separate from its monitor and keyboard.

> Small-form-factor boxes from 3 kg; mid-towers 8-14 kg; full towers with liquid cooling over 20 kg.

## How that compares

*Desktop computer against things of a similar mass.*

- Tyre: 7–25 kg
- Mute swan: 7–15.5 kg
- Stand mixer: 7–15 kg
- Desktop computer: 3–25 kg
- Honey badger: 5–16 kg
- Dumbbell: 1–50 kg
- Stroller: 4–18 kg
- Double bass: 8–14 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does a desktop computer weigh?

A desktop computer weighs 3–25 kg (6.61–55.1 lb). Small-form-factor boxes from 3 kg; mid-towers 8-14 kg; full towers with liquid cooling over 20 kg.

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## Sources

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