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title: "How much does a tablet weigh?"
description: "A tablet weighs 290–720 g (0.639–1.59 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/tablet/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a tablet weigh?

**Typical weight: 290–720 g**

That is 0.639–1.59 lb, or 0.29–0.72 kg.

A touchscreen computer without a permanently attached keyboard, typically 8 to 13 inches.

> 8-inch minis around 300 g; 11-inch models 460-500 g; 13-inch models 580-720 g.

## How that compares

*Tablet against things of a similar mass.*

- Mallard: 0.7–1.6 kg
- Trumpet: 0.9–1.4 kg
- Backpack: 0.25–2.6 kg
- Peregrine falcon: 0.33–1.5 kg
- American lobster: 0.45–20 kg
- Hair dryer: 0.35–1.1 kg
- Tablet: 290–720 g
- Violin: 350–550 g

## More about a tablet

- [How much does a tablet cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/tablet/) — 100–1,600 $
- [How long does a tablet last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/tablet/) — 3–8 yr
- [Tablet vs Laptop](https://atoneplace.net/vs/laptop-vs-tablet/) — Side by side
- [Tablet vs Smartphone](https://atoneplace.net/vs/smartphone-vs-tablet/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How much does a tablet weigh?

A tablet weighs 290–720 g (0.639–1.59 lb). 8-inch minis around 300 g; 11-inch models 460-500 g; 13-inch models 580-720 g.

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## Sources

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