How Heavy Is a Bald Eagle?
a Bald Eagle weighs about
4.3 kg (9.48 lb)
- a bowling ball7.26 kg
heaviest ball allowed in tenpin bowling (16 lb); USBC sets no minimum weight
- a domestic cat4.5 kg
adult domestic cat (Felis catus); males larger; range 4.1–5.4 kg
- a bald eagle4.3 kg
average adult mass (Haliaeetus leucocephalus); females are generally larger than males
- a gallon of water3.78 kg
1 US gallon (3.785 412 L) of pure water at 4 °C
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Put it in perspective
- About 1.0× a domestic cat
- About 1.1× a gallon of water
- About 1.7× a bowling ball
Sources
[1] Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Haliaeetus leucocephalus (bald eagle)Museum / zoo / university
“Average mass 4.3 kg”
Value as published: 4.3 kg · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- a domestic cat4.5 kg (9.92 lb)
- a chicken2.58 kg (5.69 lb)
- an emperor penguin35 kg (77.2 lb)
- a chimpanzee50 kg (110 lb)
- a sheep50 kg (110 lb)
- a red kangaroo90 kg (198 lb)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bald eagle weigh?
a Bald Eagle weighs about 4.3 kg (9.48 lb) — average adult mass (Haliaeetus leucocephalus); females are generally larger than males.
How much is a bald eagle in pounds and ounces?
9.48 lb, which is 152 oz. In metric terms: 4.3 kg.
Is a bald eagle heavier than a domestic cat?
No. a Bald Eagle weighs about 4.3 kg (9.48 lb), while a domestic cat is about 4.5 kg (9.92 lb) — roughly 1/1.05.
Where does this number come from?
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