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title: "How much does a sailfish weigh?"
description: "A sailfish weighs 30–100 kg (66.1–220 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/sailfish/
site: "At One Place"
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# How much does a sailfish weigh?

**Typical weight: 30–100 kg**

That is 66.1–220 lb.

A billfish with a huge dorsal sail; often called the fastest fish, though the famous 110 km/h figure comes from a 1940s reel test that modern tagging does not support.

## How that compares

*Sailfish against things of a similar mass.*

- Sailfish: 30–100 kg
- Green anaconda: 30–227 kg
- Spotted hyena: 40–86 kg
- Red kangaroo: 18–92 kg
- Reticulated python: 25–160 kg
- Gas grill: 12–120 kg
- Burmese python: 20–182 kg
- Drum kit: 35–95 kg

## More about a sailfish

- [How long does a sailfish last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/sailfish/) — 4–15 yr

## Common questions

### How much does a sailfish weigh?

A sailfish weighs 30–100 kg (66.1–220 lb).

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## Sources

- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (https://www.noaa.gov/) [Public domain (US Government)]