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title: "How much does a leatherback sea turtle weigh?"
description: "A leatherback sea turtle weighs 250–916 kg (551–2,020 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How much does a leatherback sea turtle weigh?

**Typical weight: 250–916 kg**

That is 551–2,020 lb.

The largest turtle and the deepest-diving reptile, reaching 1,280 m below the surface.

> The largest recorded leatherback weighed 916 kg.

## How that compares

*Leatherback sea turtle against things of a similar mass.*

- Polar bear: 150–700 kg
- Manatee: 200–1,600 kg
- Golf cart: 300–700 kg
- Utility pole: 200–1,200 kg
- Leatherback sea turtle: 250–916 kg
- Tiger shark: 200–900 kg
- Pool table: 250–600 kg
- Church bell: 50–5,000 kg

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- [How long does a leatherback sea turtle last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/leatherback-sea-turtle/) — 30–50 yr

## Common questions

### How much does a leatherback sea turtle weigh?

A leatherback sea turtle weighs 250–916 kg (551–2,020 lb). The largest recorded leatherback weighed 916 kg.

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## Sources

- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (https://www.noaa.gov/) [Public domain (US Government)]