How Much Does a Refrigerator Weigh?

You’re thinking of exchanging your old refrigerator with a newer model, or are moving houses soon? Or maybe about to renovate your kitchen floor, and wonder if those pretty tiles will be able to withstand your bulky fridge. And suddenly, a question pops in your mind: “just how much does a refrigerator weigh on average?”

If so, then you’ve landed at the right place to get this question (and a lot more) answered.

Table Of Contents

How Much Does a Refrigerator Weigh By Type?
What Factors Determine Refrigerator Weight?
How to Move a Refrigerator?
Smart Choice to Reduce Refrigerator Weight and Cost
Final Thoughts
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There are times when knowing the weight of a refrigerator becomes necessary. To spare you the effort, I did some research over 60 refrigerators of different types, models, and sizes.

On average, a full-size residential refrigerator weighs approximately 250 pounds. However, this depends on a number of factors like the type of fridge, its size, model, etc.

Rule of Thumb: Refrigerators weigh around 12 pounds per cubic foot of capacity.

French door refrigerators are the heaviest, with an average weight of 326 pounds. Side-by-side refrigerators weigh 272.3 pounds on average, top freezer refrigerators weigh 170.1 pounds, bottom freezer refrigerators weigh 201.5 pounds, freezerless refrigerators weigh 248.9 pounds on average. Mini fridges are the lightest of all, with an average weight of 32.4 pounds.

Here is a quick overview of average weight of each type of refrigerator available in the market.

types of refrigerators and their average weight

How Much Does a Refrigerator Weigh By Type?

Type of a refrigerator is one of the major factors influencing its weight. For each refrigerator type, I have analyzed different brands and models, along with their capacity, height, depth, and weight in pounds and kilograms.

French Door Refrigerator

A French door refrigerator is characterized by a refrigeration space on top that is accessed by two side by side doors. One or two drawers at the bottom serve as the freezer compartment of this type of refrigerator.

The table below summarizes the weight (in pounds and kilograms), capacity, height, and depth of 10 most popular French door refrigerators.

Brand	Price	Weight (lbs)	Weight (kg)	Capacity (cu ft)	Height (Inches)	Depth (Inches)
Samsung	Check	305	138.34	27	70	35.37
Kenmore	Check	304	137.89	25.5	69.8	30.88
Kenmore	Check	308	139.7	26.1	68.58	35.38
Kenmore	Check	344	156	31	69.9	38.1
LG	Check	289	131	23	68.37	24.75
LG	Check	330	149.68	28	70	34
Frigidaire	Check	365	165.56	22.4	68.3	42.5
LG	Check	380	172.36	29.2	70.25	33.75
GE	Check	308	139.7	27	69.87	35.87
KitchenAid	Check	327	148.32	27	70.12	36.62

We can see from the above data that the average weight of a French door refrigerator is 326 pounds or approximately 147.8 kilograms.

Side-by-Side Refrigerator

Side by side refrigerator features two separate vertical compartments for the fridge and freezer. Normally the refrigerator is on the right side and is slightly wider than the freezer compartment on the left.

The table below outlines the weight (in pounds and kilograms), capacity, height, and depth of 10 most popular side-by-side refrigerators.

Brand	Price	Weight (lbs)	Weight (kg)	Capacity (cu ft)	Height (Inches)	Depth (Inches)
Kenmore	Check	246	111.58	25	69.25	33.81
LG	Check	296	134.26	27	70.5	33.43
GE	Check	320	145.15	25.1	69.5	34.75
Samsung	Check	289	131.08	27.4	70.06	33.5
LG	Check	296	134.26	27	70.5	33.43
Whirlpool	Check	262	118.84	25.1	69.62	33.62
Samsung	Check	242.5	110	28	70.06	33.5
Samsung	Check	242.5	110	28	70.06	33.5
Amana	Check	243	110.22	21.4	65.75	34.12
LG	Check	286	129.72	27.1	70.25	33.43

We can see from the above data that the average weight of a side-by-side refrigerator is 272.3 pounds or approximately 123.5 kilograms.

Top Freezer Refrigerator

The classic refrigerator style, also known as top freezer refrigerator, has a freezer compartment on top and a larger refrigeration space below it. Both compartments are accessed by separate full-width doors.

The table below summarizes the weight (in pounds and kilograms), capacity, height, and depth of 10 most popular top freezer refrigerators.

Brand	Price	Weight (lbs)	Weight (kg)	Capacity (cu ft)	Height (Inches)	Depth (Inches)
Kenmore	Check	214	97.06	21	66.65	32
RCA	Check	80	36.28	7.5	55	21
Galanz	Check	125.7	57	10	61.81	27.48
Kenmore	Check	217	98.4	21	66.1	33.8
Frigidaire	Check	90	40.8	7.5	57	23.5
Winia	Check	189.6	86	18.18	66.3	28.8
Kenmore	Check	183	83	18	65.98	30.5
LG	Check	202	91.6	20.2	66.12	33.37
GE	Check	202	91.6	21.9	66.37	34.5
Whirlpool	Check	198.4	90	19.3	65.87	34.5

We can see from the above data that the average weight of a top freezer refrigerator is 170.1 pounds or approximately 77.1 kilograms.

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

A bottom freezer refrigerator also has two wide compartments for the fridge and freezer just like a top freezer refrigerator. The only difference being that the freezer is at the bottom (as the name suggests) and the refrigeration space on top.

The table below sums up the weight (in pounds and kilograms), capacity, height, and depth of 10 most popular bottom freezer refrigerators.

Brand	Price	Weight (lbs)	Weight (kg)	Capacity (cu ft)	Height (Inches)	Depth (Inches)
Summit	Check	175	79.3	11.6	74.38	25.25
LG	Check	226	102.5	25.5	69.87	34.87
Samsung	Check	168	76.2	12	73	26.37
Insignia	Check	129	58.5	11.5	67.87	27.37
LG	Check	226	102.5	25.5	69.87	34.87
Insignia	Check	129	58.5	11.5	67.87	27.37
Whirlpool	Check	280	127	18.5	67	33.37
Whirlpool	Check	298	135.1	21.9	70	33.37
GE	Check	210	95.2	21	69.87	36.62
Haier	Check	174.2	79	15	67.87	26.62

We can see from the above data that the average weight of a bottom freezer refrigerator is 201.5 pounds or approximately 91.4 kilograms.

Freezerless Refrigerator

Unlike most refrigerators that are divided into fridge and freezer compartments, freezerless refrigerators only have a fridge, and no freezing space. They are ideal if you only require a fridge, or own a separate freezer or deep freezer unit.

The table below outlines the weight (in pounds and kilograms), capacity, height, and depth of 10 most popular freezerless refrigerators.

Brand	Price	Weight (lbs)	Weight (kg)	Capacity (cu ft)	Height (Inches)	Depth (Inches)
Whynter	Check	149	67.5	13.8	62	30
Samsung	Check	189	85.7	11.4	73	27.37
LG	Check	75	34	6.9	51	21.87
Samsung	Check	189	85.7	11.4	73	27.37
Samsung	Check	189	85.7	11.4	73	27.37
Whirlpool	Check	198	89.8	17.7	66.75	30
Thermador	Check	366	166	16.8	83.75	24
Thermador	Check	406	184.1	20.6	83.75	24
Viking	Check	398	180.5	22.8	82.75	26.5
Thermador	Check	330	149.7	13	83.75	24

We can see from the above data that the average weight of a freezerless refrigerator is 248.9 pounds or approximately 112.9 kilograms.

Mini Fridge

A mini fridge or under-the-cabinet refrigerator is a small capacity refrigerator that you can easily keep in a dorm, RV, or office room. It is mostly just used for refrigeration, but some models also provide a small drawer as the freezer.

The table below summarizes the weight (in pounds and kilograms), capacity, height, and depth of 10 most popular mini fridges.

Brand	Price	Weight (lbs)	Weight (kg)	Capacity (cu ft)	Height (Inches)	Depth (Inches)
Cooluli	Check	10.7	4.8	0.53	16.25	13.75
Frigidaire	Check	2.5	1.1	0.14	10.5	10
RCA	Check	48	21.7	3.2	33	20.09
Whynter	Check	57	25.8	1.5	33	20.5
Cooluli	Check	13.6	6.2	0.7	16.25	13.75
Galanz	Check	58.4	26.5	3.1	35.16	23.31
Midea	Check	52.9	24	4.4	33.86	21.26
Frigidaire	Check	44.9	20.3	3.2	31	16.5
Frigidaire	Check	3	1.4	0.2	10.04	11.81
Midea	Check	33.8	15.3	1.6	19.4	17.7

We can see from the above data that the average weight of a mini fridge is 32.4 pounds or approximately 14.7 kilograms.

What Factors Determine Refrigerator Weight?

Refrigerator is one of the heaviest appliances in your home, let alone the kitchen. There are a number of factors that contribute to the weight of a refrigerator. Lets look at each of these in detail because they will help you answer the question: “how much does a refrigerator weigh?”

Type of Fridge

The most important factor impacting a refrigerator’s weight is its type. As I have thoroughly discussed above, French door refrigerators are the heaviest, followed by side-by-side refrigerators, freezerless refrigerators, bottom freezer refrigerators, and top freezer refrigerators. Mini fridges are the lightest of all.

Size or Capacity

Size or capacity of a fridge is directly proportional to its weight. Generally, larger the refrigerator, the heavier it will be. This is for obvious reasons because a larger appliance will have more construction material used.

Year of Manufacture

Year of manufacture can give us a good hint at determining how much does a refrigerator weigh. The evolution of design and construction technology in the recent years has enabled refrigerators to be designed lightweight. So if you happen to have a refrigerator model from the 1990s or something, you can see for yourself that a modern refrigerator with the same size or capacity will be much lighter than the former.

Features

Getting a fridge with a lot of extra features can be exciting. But these extra features, like ice or water dispenser, LED display etc. can also add up to the refrigerator’s weight. This is because of the additional parts involved in the construction of such fridges.

The weight of a refrigerator will also depend largely on what’s in it. For instance, glass shelves and door racks will make a fridge heavier than the one having plastic shelves. Similarly, additional accessories like egg holders, ice cube trays etc. will also add to the weight of a refrigerator.

How to Move a Refrigerator?

In most cases, it is best to leave this task to the professional movers so you don’t risk damaging this heavy and expensive appliance. But if you need to move it yourself, there are a few simple steps that you can follow to safely move your refrigerator from one place to another.

1. Empty the contents of the fridge by either discarding them or transferring them to a cooler temporarily.

2. Let the refrigerator defrost after removing the power. Once done, clean it thoroughly.

3. Secure moving parts, shelves, and doors. You can even take out the shelves, which will also make the fridge slightly lighter. If not, then securely tape them and the refrigerator doors closed.

4. Create a moving plan and measure your refrigerator and the width of your pathways and doors.

5. Remove any furniture or other obstacles that may come in your way when moving.

6. Use an appliance dolly or a hand truck because refrigerator is a heavy appliance to lift and move by yourself. Slide the fridge out and safely strap onto the dolly. Slightly tilt the fridge back and move slowly and carefully.

7. Use a plank to guide the refrigerator into the pickup or moving truck.

8. Secure it in the truck for the long move and remember to transport your fridge in an upright position instead of laying it sideways.

Smart Choice to Reduce Refrigerator Weight and Cost

A few smart decisions at your end will not only help you lower refrigerator weight and cost, but also let you save up on your grocery bills and electricity bills. Want to find out how? Read on.

A large sized fridge often compels us to buy extra groceries or food items that we can later refrigerate. A lot of this refrigerated food becomes buried somewhere at the back of our fridge and we remember to take it out when it has mostly spoiled. If instead we buy a refrigerator just the size that we actually need, we will be buying a refrigerator that is lighter in weight and on the pocket. And also reduce food wastage and our grocery bills.

Before making a buying decision, you should also measure the width of pathways and doors and also the size of refrigerator cutout in your kitchen (if there is one). This will ensure that you don’t buy something bigger than what can fit.

Tip: Remember to spare at least 2 inches space at the hinge side of the refrigerator to allow the doors to fully open.

Also don’t be tempted to buy the largest size refrigerator that can fit in the niche. You can innovatively use the leftover space for storage or decoration.

Final Thoughts

Refrigerators are probably the heaviest appliances in your home. An average refrigerator weighs around 250 pounds. Knowing the factors that impact refrigerator weight can help you choose a lighter option and also cut down on your expenses.

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