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title: "How much does a raccoon weigh?"
description: "A raccoon weighs 3.5–14 kg (7.72–30.9 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How much does a raccoon weigh?

**Typical weight: 3.5–14 kg**

That is 7.72–30.9 lb.

A dexterous nocturnal omnivore that has adapted to cities better than almost any other mammal.

> Northern raccoons put on heavy autumn fat and can exceed 20 kg.

## How that compares

*Raccoon against things of a similar mass.*

- Ceiling fan: 4–18 kg
- Sewing machine: 4–16 kg
- Tasmanian devil: 4–13 kg
- Wild turkey: 2.5–11 kg
- Fire extinguisher: 2–16 kg
- Raccoon: 3.5–14 kg
- Air purifier: 2–18 kg
- Harpy eagle: 4–12 kg

## More about a raccoon

- [How long does a raccoon last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/raccoon/) — 2–16 yr
- [Raccoon vs Domestic cat](https://atoneplace.net/vs/domestic-cat-vs-raccoon/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How much does a raccoon weigh?

A raccoon weighs 3.5–14 kg (7.72–30.9 lb). Northern raccoons put on heavy autumn fat and can exceed 20 kg.

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## Sources

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