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How much does A Hardcover Book weigh?

0.5 kg (1.1 lb)
per book

A Hardcover Book weighs about 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) per book. About the same as a loaf of bread.

Weight (metric)0.5 kg
Weight (imperial)1.1 lb
Measured perbook
CategoryHousehold Objects
Compares toAbout the same as a loaf of bread.

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About the weight of a hardcover book

An average hardcover novel weighs 400 to 700 grams; textbooks can exceed 2 kg.

Paperbacks of the same title weigh roughly half.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hardcover book weigh?
A Hardcover Book weighs about 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) per book. An average hardcover novel weighs 400 to 700 grams; textbooks can exceed 2 kg.
How much do 10 of them weigh?
Ten would weigh roughly 5 kg (11 lb).
What does that compare to?
About the same as a loaf of bread.

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