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title: "How much does a mattress weigh?"
description: "A mattress weighs 18–100 kg (39.7–220 lb). Figures by type, how that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/mattress/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a mattress weigh?

**Typical weight: 18–100 kg**

That is 39.7–220 lb.

A padded sleeping surface built from springs, foam, latex or a hybrid of the three.

> Twin through king, across innerspring, foam and hybrid constructions. Hybrids are the heaviest.

## By type

*Mattresses vary by type, so a single figure would be misleading.*

| Type | Typical weight |
| --- | --- |
| twin mattress | 15–40 kg |
| full mattress | 25–60 kg |
| queen mattress | 35–80 kg |
| king mattress | 45–105 kg |
| California king mattress | 45–105 kg |

## How that compares

*Mattress against things of a similar mass.*

- Green anaconda: 30–227 kg
- Spotted hyena: 40–86 kg
- Red kangaroo: 18–92 kg
- Reticulated python: 25–160 kg
- Mattress: 18–100 kg
- Leopard: 28–90 kg
- Clothes dryer: 40–80 kg
- Generator: 18–180 kg

## More about a mattress

- [How much does a mattress cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/mattress/) — 250–3,500 $
- [How long does a mattress last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/mattress/) — 6–12 yr
- [Mattress vs Sofa](https://atoneplace.net/vs/mattress-vs-sofa/) — Side by side
- [Mattress vs Dresser](https://atoneplace.net/vs/dresser-vs-mattress/) — Side by side
- [Mattress vs Wardrobe](https://atoneplace.net/vs/mattress-vs-wardrobe/) — Side by side
- [Mattress vs Dining table](https://atoneplace.net/vs/dining-table-vs-mattress/) — Side by side
- [Mattress vs Desk](https://atoneplace.net/vs/desk-vs-mattress/) — Side by side
- [Mattress vs Washing machine](https://atoneplace.net/vs/mattress-vs-washing-machine/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How much does a mattress weigh?

A mattress weighs 18–100 kg (39.7–220 lb). Twin through king, across innerspring, foam and hybrid constructions. Hybrids are the heaviest.

### Which type of mattress is the heaviest?

Of the types listed here, king mattress is the largest at 45–105 kg.

## Related pages

- [How much does a mattress cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/mattress/)
- [How long does a mattress last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/mattress/)
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- [How much does a dining table weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/dining-table/)
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- [How much does a recliner weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/recliner/)
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- [Mattress vs Dresser](https://atoneplace.net/vs/dresser-vs-mattress/)
- [Mattress vs Wardrobe](https://atoneplace.net/vs/mattress-vs-wardrobe/)
- [Mattress vs Dining table](https://atoneplace.net/vs/dining-table-vs-mattress/)
- [Mattress vs Desk](https://atoneplace.net/vs/desk-vs-mattress/)
- [Mattress vs Washing machine](https://atoneplace.net/vs/mattress-vs-washing-machine/)

## Sources

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