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title: "How much does a three-toed sloth weigh?"
description: "A three-toed sloth weighs 2.2–6.3 kg (4.85–13.9 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How much does a three-toed sloth weigh?

**Typical weight: 2.2–6.3 kg**

That is 4.85–13.9 lb.

One of the slowest mammals, moving about 0.24 km/h and descending from its tree only to defecate.

## How that compares

*Three-toed sloth against things of a similar mass.*

- Domestic cat: 3.6–6.8 kg
- Bald eagle: 3–6.3 kg
- Golden eagle: 2.8–6.7 kg
- Canada goose: 2.6–6.5 kg
- Three-toed sloth: 2.2–6.3 kg
- Blender: 1.5–8 kg
- Space heater: 1.2–14 kg
- Suitcase: 1.7–7 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does a three-toed sloth weigh?

A three-toed sloth weighs 2.2–6.3 kg (4.85–13.9 lb).

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## Sources

- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution (https://naturalhistory.si.edu/)