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title: "How much does a drum kit weigh?"
description: "A drum kit weighs 35–95 kg (77.2–209 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/drum-kit/
site: "At One Place"
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# How much does a drum kit weigh?

**Typical weight: 35–95 kg**

That is 77.2–209 lb.

A collection of drums and cymbals arranged to be played by one seated drummer.

> Five-piece kit complete with hardware, cymbals and throne; the shells alone are 30-40 kg.

## How that compares

*Drum kit against things of a similar mass.*

- Drum kit: 35–95 kg
- Green anaconda: 30–227 kg
- Spotted hyena: 40–86 kg
- Red kangaroo: 18–92 kg
- Reticulated python: 25–160 kg
- Gas grill: 12–120 kg
- Burmese python: 20–182 kg
- Shortfin mako shark: 60–570 kg

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- [How much does a drum kit cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/drum-kit/) — 300–6,000 $
- [How loud is a drum kit?](https://atoneplace.net/loud/drum-kit/) — 95–115 dB

## Common questions

### How much does a drum kit weigh?

A drum kit weighs 35–95 kg (77.2–209 lb). Five-piece kit complete with hardware, cymbals and throne; the shells alone are 30-40 kg.

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## Sources

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