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title: "How much does a hospital bed weigh?"
description: "A hospital bed weighs 80–230 kg (176–507 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/hospital-bed/
site: "At One Place"
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# How much does a hospital bed weigh?

**Typical weight: 80–230 kg**

That is 176–507 lb.

A height-adjustable bed on castors with an articulating deck and side rails.

> Home-care electric beds 80-110 kg; acute-care ward beds 120-160 kg; ICU beds with integral scales and lateral rotation 180-230 kg.

## How that compares

*Hospital bed against things of a similar mass.*

- Hospital bed: 80–230 kg
- American black bear: 40–280 kg
- Bull shark: 90–316 kg
- Llama: 110–200 kg
- Server rack: 60–220 kg
- Pig: 50–350 kg
- Garage door: 50–260 kg
- Reindeer: 60–318 kg

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- [How much does a hospital bed cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/hospital-bed/) — 900–40,000 $
- [How long does a hospital bed last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/hospital-bed/) — 8–20 yr

## Common questions

### How much does a hospital bed weigh?

A hospital bed weighs 80–230 kg (176–507 lb). Home-care electric beds 80-110 kg; acute-care ward beds 120-160 kg; ICU beds with integral scales and lateral rotation 180-230 kg.

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## Sources

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