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How much does a sewing machine weigh?

Typical weight
4–16 kg
That is 8.82–35.3 lb.

A machine that forms a lockstitch by driving a needle and shuttle in time with a feed dog.

Domestic mechanical and computerised machines; industrial heads on a table are far heavier.

How that compares

Sewing machine against things of a similar mass.

Koala 4–15 kg
Wandering albatross 6–12 kg
Sewing machine 4–16 kg
Ceiling fan 4–18 kg
Tasmanian devil 4–13 kg
Wild turkey 2.5–11 kg
Fire extinguisher 2–16 kg
Raccoon 3.5–14 kg

More about a sewing machine

Common questions

How much does a sewing machine weigh?
A sewing machine weighs 4–16 kg (8.82–35.3 lb). Domestic mechanical and computerised machines; industrial heads on a table are far heavier.

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Sources

  1. Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked