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title: "How much does a snow leopard weigh?"
description: "A snow leopard weighs 22–55 kg (48.5–121 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/snow-leopard/
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# How much does a snow leopard weigh?

**Typical weight: 22–55 kg**

That is 48.5–121 lb.

A high-altitude cat of Central Asia with a tail almost as long as its body, used for balance.

## How that compares

*Snow leopard against things of a similar mass.*

- Exercise bike: 18–70 kg
- Filing cabinet: 18–90 kg
- Snow leopard: 22–55 kg
- Gray wolf: 23–62 kg
- Dishwasher: 28–58 kg
- Desk: 15–95 kg
- Emu: 18–60 kg
- Giant anteater: 27–60 kg

## More about a snow leopard

- [How long does a snow leopard last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/snow-leopard/) — 10–21 yr
- [Snow leopard vs Cheetah](https://atoneplace.net/vs/cheetah-vs-snow-leopard/) — Side by side
- [Snow leopard vs Gray wolf](https://atoneplace.net/vs/gray-wolf-vs-snow-leopard/) — Side by side
- [Snow leopard vs Leopard](https://atoneplace.net/vs/leopard-vs-snow-leopard/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How much does a snow leopard weigh?

A snow leopard weighs 22–55 kg (48.5–121 lb).

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