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title: "How much does a manhole cover weigh?"
description: "A manhole cover weighs 30–150 kg (66.1–331 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/manhole-cover/
site: "At One Place"
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# How much does a manhole cover weigh?

**Typical weight: 30–150 kg**

That is 66.1–331 lb.

A cast-iron or ductile-iron lid over an access chamber, made round so it cannot fall through its own opening.

> A 600 mm cast-iron cover is 45-70 kg; heavy-duty highway covers with frames reach 150 kg and more.

## How that compares

*Manhole cover against things of a similar mass.*

- Manhole cover: 30–150 kg
- Green anaconda: 30–227 kg
- Spotted hyena: 40–86 kg
- Red kangaroo: 18–92 kg
- Reticulated python: 25–160 kg
- Gas grill: 12–120 kg
- Burmese python: 20–182 kg
- Drum kit: 35–95 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does a manhole cover weigh?

A manhole cover weighs 30–150 kg (66.1–331 lb). A 600 mm cast-iron cover is 45-70 kg; heavy-duty highway covers with frames reach 150 kg and more.

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## Sources

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