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title: "How much does a water heater weigh?"
description: "A water heater weighs 40–100 kg (88.2–220 lb). Figures by type, how that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/water-heater/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a water heater weigh?

**Typical weight: 40–100 kg**

That is 88.2–220 lb.

A tank or on-demand heat exchanger that supplies hot water to a building.

> Empty 40-80 gallon tank units; a filled 50-gallon tank weighs about 250 kg.

## By type

*Water heaters vary by type, so a single figure would be misleading.*

| Type | Typical weight |
| --- | --- |
| 40-gallon tank water heater | 45–68 kg |
| 50-gallon tank water heater | 55–80 kg |
| tankless water heater | 6–35 kg |

## How that compares

*Water heater against things of a similar mass.*

- Water heater: 40–100 kg
- Green anaconda: 30–227 kg
- Spotted hyena: 40–86 kg
- Red kangaroo: 18–92 kg
- Reticulated python: 25–160 kg
- Gas grill: 12–120 kg
- Burmese python: 20–182 kg
- Drum kit: 35–95 kg

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- [How long does a water heater last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/water-heater/) — 8–15 yr
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## Common questions

### How much does a water heater weigh?

A water heater weighs 40–100 kg (88.2–220 lb). Empty 40-80 gallon tank units; a filled 50-gallon tank weighs about 250 kg.

### Which type of water heater is the heaviest?

Of the types listed here, 50-gallon tank water heater is the largest at 55–80 kg.

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## Sources

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