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title: "How much does a golden eagle weigh?"
description: "A golden eagle weighs 2.8–6.7 kg (6.17–14.8 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How much does a golden eagle weigh?

**Typical weight: 2.8–6.7 kg**

That is 6.17–14.8 lb.

One of the most widely distributed eagles, and a bird flown in falconry for two thousand years.

> Females are substantially larger than males.

## How that compares

*Golden eagle against things of a similar mass.*

- Leaf blower: 2.2–12 kg
- Golden eagle: 2.8–6.7 kg
- Domestic cat: 3.6–6.8 kg
- Bald eagle: 3–6.3 kg
- Canada goose: 2.6–6.5 kg
- Surfboard: 2.3–11 kg
- Blender: 1.5–8 kg
- Three-toed sloth: 2.2–6.3 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does a golden eagle weigh?

A golden eagle weighs 2.8–6.7 kg (6.17–14.8 lb). Females are substantially larger than males.

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## Sources

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