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title: "How much does a king cobra weigh?"
description: "A king cobra weighs 4–12.7 kg (8.82–28 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How much does a king cobra weigh?

**Typical weight: 4–12.7 kg**

That is 8.82–28 lb.

The longest venomous snake, delivering enough neurotoxin in one bite to kill an elephant.

## How that compares

*King cobra against things of a similar mass.*

- King cobra: 4–12.7 kg
- Vacuum cleaner: 2.5–11 kg
- Red fox: 2.2–14 kg
- Chainsaw: 3–10 kg
- Satellite dish: 3–28 kg
- Air fryer: 3–11 kg
- Computer monitor: 2.5–12 kg
- Pressure cooker: 2.5–8 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does a king cobra weigh?

A king cobra weighs 4–12.7 kg (8.82–28 lb).

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## Sources

- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution (https://naturalhistory.si.edu/)