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title: "How much does a refrigerator weigh?"
description: "A refrigerator weighs 70–170 kg (154–375 lb). Figures by type, how that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/refrigerator/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a refrigerator weigh?

**Typical weight: 70–170 kg**

That is 154–375 lb.

An insulated cabinet that keeps food cold, normally with a separate freezer compartment.

> Full-size top-freezer through French-door models; compact units are far lighter.

## By type

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

| Type | Typical weight |
| --- | --- |
| mini fridge | 12–32 kg |
| top-freezer refrigerator | 65–110 kg |
| side-by-side refrigerator | 100–150 kg |
| French-door refrigerator | 115–180 kg |

## How that compares

*Refrigerator against things of a similar mass.*

- American black bear: 40–280 kg
- Pig: 50–350 kg
- Garage door: 50–260 kg
- Reindeer: 60–318 kg
- Refrigerator: 70–170 kg
- Ostrich: 63–156 kg
- Photocopier: 30–250 kg
- Giant panda: 70–125 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does a refrigerator weigh?

A refrigerator weighs 70–170 kg (154–375 lb). Full-size top-freezer through French-door models; compact units are far lighter.

### Which type of refrigerator is the heaviest?

Of the types listed here, french-door refrigerator is the largest at 115–180 kg.

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## Sources

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