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title: "How much does a traffic light weigh?"
description: "A traffic light weighs 10–28 kg (22–61.7 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/traffic-light/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a traffic light weigh?

**Typical weight: 10–28 kg**

That is 22–61.7 lb.

A three-aspect signal head controlling a road approach, now almost universally LED.

> One three-section 12-inch signal head: polycarbonate housings at the low end, cast aluminium at the high end.

## How that compares

*Traffic light against things of a similar mass.*

- Wheelchair: 7–160 kg
- Dehumidifier: 8–26 kg
- Traffic light: 10–28 kg
- Television: 3.5–45 kg
- Concrete block: 11–22 kg
- Kitchen sink: 6–60 kg
- Japanese spider crab: 10–19 kg
- Kettlebell: 4–48 kg

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- [How much does a traffic light cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/traffic-light/) — 500–3,000 $
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## Common questions

### How much does a traffic light weigh?

A traffic light weighs 10–28 kg (22–61.7 lb). One three-section 12-inch signal head: polycarbonate housings at the low end, cast aluminium at the high end.

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## Sources

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