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title: "How much does a fire extinguisher weigh?"
description: "A fire extinguisher weighs 2–16 kg (4.41–35.3 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/fire-extinguisher/
site: "At One Place"
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# How much does a fire extinguisher weigh?

**Typical weight: 2–16 kg**

That is 4.41–35.3 lb.

A pressurised cylinder that discharges dry chemical, CO2, foam or water onto a fire.

> Gross weight of portable units: a 5 lb ABC extinguisher is about 4.5 kg total, a 10 lb about 8 kg, a 20 lb about 15 kg.

## How that compares

*Fire extinguisher against things of a similar mass.*

- Ceiling fan: 4–18 kg
- Sewing machine: 4–16 kg
- Tasmanian devil: 4–13 kg
- Wild turkey: 2.5–11 kg
- Fire extinguisher: 2–16 kg
- Raccoon: 3.5–14 kg
- Air purifier: 2–18 kg
- Harpy eagle: 4–12 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does a fire extinguisher weigh?

A fire extinguisher weighs 2–16 kg (4.41–35.3 lb). Gross weight of portable units: a 5 lb ABC extinguisher is about 4.5 kg total, a 10 lb about 8 kg, a 20 lb about 15 kg.

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## Sources

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