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title: "How much does a utility pole weigh?"
description: "A utility pole weighs 200–1,200 kg (441–2,650 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/utility-pole/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a utility pole weigh?

**Typical weight: 200–1,200 kg**

That is 441–2,650 lb.

A treated timber or steel pole carrying overhead power and communication lines.

> Treated southern pine: a 35 ft pole about 320 kg, a 40 ft class 4 pole about 450 kg, a 45 ft pole about 550 kg. Distribution poles over 60 ft exceed a tonne.

## How that compares

*Utility pole against things of a similar mass.*

- Horse: 380–1,000 kg
- Saltwater crocodile: 76–1,300 kg
- Moose: 200–720 kg
- Kodiak bear: 180–680 kg
- Utility pole: 200–1,200 kg
- Polar bear: 150–700 kg
- Manatee: 200–1,600 kg
- Golf cart: 300–700 kg

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- [How much does a utility pole cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/utility-pole/) — 300–2,000 $
- [How long does a utility pole last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/utility-pole/) — 25–60 yr
- [Utility pole vs Fire hydrant](https://atoneplace.net/vs/fire-hydrant-vs-utility-pole/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How much does a utility pole weigh?

A utility pole weighs 200–1,200 kg (441–2,650 lb). Treated southern pine: a 35 ft pole about 320 kg, a 40 ft class 4 pole about 450 kg, a 45 ft pole about 550 kg. Distribution poles over 60 ft exceed a tonne.

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## Sources

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