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title: "How much does a giant Pacific octopus weigh?"
description: "A giant Pacific octopus weighs 10–71 kg (22–157 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How much does a giant Pacific octopus weigh?

**Typical weight: 10–71 kg**

That is 22–157 lb.

The largest octopus species, with three hearts, blue blood and about 2,000 suckers.

> Typical adults 10-50 kg; the heaviest verified weighed 71 kg.

## How that compares

*Giant Pacific octopus against things of a similar mass.*

- Television: 3.5–45 kg
- Traffic light: 10–28 kg
- Concrete block: 11–22 kg
- Giant Pacific octopus: 10–71 kg
- Microwave oven: 9–36 kg
- Electric scooter: 9–45 kg
- Street light: 6–32 kg
- Scuba tank: 11–20 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does a giant Pacific octopus weigh?

A giant Pacific octopus weighs 10–71 kg (22–157 lb). Typical adults 10-50 kg; the heaviest verified weighed 71 kg.

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## Sources

- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (https://www.noaa.gov/) [Public domain (US Government)]