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title: "How much does a roll of carpet weigh?"
description: "A roll of carpet weighs 170–550 kg (375–1,210 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/roll-of-carpet/
site: "At One Place"
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# How much does a roll of carpet weigh?

**Typical weight: 170–550 kg**

That is 375–1,210 lb.

Broadloom carpet delivered as a single wide roll, cut to fit on site.

> A full 3.66 m (12 ft) wide roll about 30 m long. Residential carpet with backing runs roughly 2.5-4 kg per square metre, so a room-sized offcut is far lighter.

## How that compares

*Roll of carpet against things of a similar mass.*

- Nile crocodile: 225–750 kg
- Hot tub: 180–550 kg
- Dumpster: 130–3,200 kg
- Leopard seal: 200–600 kg
- Roll of carpet: 170–550 kg
- Jet ski: 190–450 kg
- Elk: 170–500 kg
- Vending machine: 180–500 kg

## More about a roll of carpet

- [How much does a roll of carpet cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/roll-of-carpet/) — 1,100–6,000 $

## Common questions

### How much does a roll of carpet weigh?

A roll of carpet weighs 170–550 kg (375–1,210 lb). A full 3.66 m (12 ft) wide roll about 30 m long. Residential carpet with backing runs roughly 2.5-4 kg per square metre, so a room-sized offcut is far lighter.

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## Sources

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