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title: "How much does a solar panel weigh?"
description: "A solar panel weighs 17–33 kg (37.5–72.8 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/solar-panel/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a solar panel weigh?

**Typical weight: 17–33 kg**

That is 37.5–72.8 lb.

A framed sheet of silicon cells under glass that converts sunlight into direct current.

> Residential 60/66-cell modules 17-24 kg; 72-cell commercial modules 27-33 kg.

## How that compares

*Solar panel against things of a similar mass.*

- Siberian husky: 16–27 kg
- Sheet of drywall: 14–48 kg
- Bag of sand: 11–27 kg
- Solar panel: 17–33 kg
- Kayak: 9–45 kg
- Eurasian lynx: 13–35 kg
- Wheelbarrow: 12–35 kg
- Coffee table: 8–60 kg

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- [How much does a solar panel cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/solar-panel/) — 110–450 $
- [How long does a solar panel last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/solar-panel/) — 25–40 yr
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- [Solar panel vs Television](https://atoneplace.net/vs/solar-panel-vs-television/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How much does a solar panel weigh?

A solar panel weighs 17–33 kg (37.5–72.8 lb). Residential 60/66-cell modules 17-24 kg; 72-cell commercial modules 27-33 kg.

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## Sources

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