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title: "How much does a jet ski weigh?"
description: "A jet ski weighs 190–450 kg (419–992 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/jet-ski/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a jet ski weigh?

**Typical weight: 190–450 kg**

That is 419–992 lb.

A personal watercraft driven by a jet pump, ridden sitting or standing.

> Dry weight: rec-lite models around 190-210 kg; three-seat touring and supercharged models 350-450 kg.

## How that compares

*Jet ski against things of a similar mass.*

- Nile crocodile: 225–750 kg
- Hot tub: 180–550 kg
- Dumpster: 130–3,200 kg
- Leopard seal: 200–600 kg
- Jet ski: 190–450 kg
- Roll of carpet: 170–550 kg
- Elk: 170–500 kg
- Vending machine: 180–500 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does a jet ski weigh?

A jet ski weighs 190–450 kg (419–992 lb). Dry weight: rec-lite models around 190-210 kg; three-seat touring and supercharged models 350-450 kg.

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## Sources

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