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title: "How much does a hair dryer weigh?"
description: "A hair dryer weighs 0.35–1.1 kg (0.772–2.43 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/hair-dryer/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a hair dryer weigh?

**Typical weight: 0.35–1.1 kg**

That is 0.772–2.43 lb.

A handheld fan blowing air over a heating element to dry hair.

> Handheld domestic models.

## How that compares

*Hair dryer against things of a similar mass.*

- Mallard: 0.7–1.6 kg
- Trumpet: 0.9–1.4 kg
- Backpack: 0.25–2.6 kg
- Peregrine falcon: 0.33–1.5 kg
- American lobster: 0.45–20 kg
- Hair dryer: 0.35–1.1 kg
- Tablet: 290–720 g
- Violin: 350–550 g

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## Common questions

### How much does a hair dryer weigh?

A hair dryer weighs 0.35–1.1 kg (0.772–2.43 lb). Handheld domestic models.

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## Sources

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