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title: "How much does a fire hydrant weigh?"
description: "A fire hydrant weighs 70–320 kg (154–705 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/fire-hydrant/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a fire hydrant weigh?

**Typical weight: 70–320 kg**

That is 154–705 lb.

A valved connection to a water main, dry-barrel in freezing climates so the standing barrel drains after use.

> The visible above-ground barrel and bonnet at the low end; a complete dry-barrel hydrant including the buried barrel and shoe at the high end.

## How that compares

*Fire hydrant against things of a similar mass.*

- Gorilla: 70–270 kg
- Fire hydrant: 70–320 kg
- American black bear: 40–280 kg
- Bull shark: 90–316 kg
- Hospital bed: 80–230 kg
- Llama: 110–200 kg
- Server rack: 60–220 kg
- Pig: 50–350 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does a fire hydrant weigh?

A fire hydrant weighs 70–320 kg (154–705 lb). The visible above-ground barrel and bonnet at the low end; a complete dry-barrel hydrant including the buried barrel and shoe at the high end.

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## Sources

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