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title: "How much does a red fox weigh?"
description: "A red fox weighs 2.2–14 kg (4.85–30.9 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/red-fox/
site: "At One Place"
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# How much does a red fox weigh?

**Typical weight: 2.2–14 kg**

That is 4.85–30.9 lb.

The most widely distributed wild carnivore on Earth, at home from tundra to city centre.

> Males average about 20% heavier than females; the thick coat exaggerates the size.

## How that compares

*Red fox against things of a similar mass.*

- Red fox: 2.2–14 kg
- Vacuum cleaner: 2.5–11 kg
- King cobra: 4–12.7 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

## More about a red fox

- [How long does a red fox last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/red-fox/) — 2–15 yr
- [Red fox vs Domestic cat](https://atoneplace.net/vs/domestic-cat-vs-red-fox/) — Side by side
- [Red fox vs Tasmanian devil](https://atoneplace.net/vs/red-fox-vs-tasmanian-devil/) — Side by side
- [Red fox vs Honey badger](https://atoneplace.net/vs/honey-badger-vs-red-fox/) — Side by side
- [Red fox vs Bald eagle](https://atoneplace.net/vs/bald-eagle-vs-red-fox/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How much does a red fox weigh?

A red fox weighs 2.2–14 kg (4.85–30.9 lb). Males average about 20% heavier than females; the thick coat exaggerates the size.

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## Sources

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