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title: "How much does a Tasmanian devil weigh?"
description: "A Tasmanian devil weighs 4–13 kg (8.82–28.7 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How much does a Tasmanian devil weigh?

**Typical weight: 4–13 kg**

That is 8.82–28.7 lb.

The largest surviving carnivorous marsupial, with the strongest bite for its size of any living mammal.

> Males 8-13 kg; females 5-9 kg.

## How that compares

*Tasmanian devil against things of a similar mass.*

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

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## Common questions

### How much does a Tasmanian devil weigh?

A Tasmanian devil weighs 4–13 kg (8.82–28.7 lb). Males 8-13 kg; females 5-9 kg.

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## Sources

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