How Heavy Is a Men's Discus?
a Men's Discus weighs exactly
2 kg (4.409 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 gallon of water3.78 kg
1 US gallon (3.785 412 L) of pure water at 4 °C
- a men's discus2 kg
senior men's discus, 2.000 kg
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Put it in perspective
- About 1.9× a gallon of water
- About 2.3× a domestic cat
- About 3.6× a bowling ball
Sources
[1] World Athletics
Competition and Technical Rules - 2026 EditionStandard body
“Discus 1.000kg 1.000kg 1.500kg 1.750kg 2.000kg”
Value as published: 2.000kg (men's senior) · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- a women's shot put4 kg (8.818 lb)
- a men's javelin800 g (28.22 oz)
- a basketball600 g (1.32 lb)
- a bowling ball16 lb (7.26 kg)
- a men's hammer7.26 kg (16.01 lb)
- a men's shot put7.26 kg (16.01 lb)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a men's discus weigh?
a Men's Discus weighs exactly 2 kg (4.409 lb) — senior men's discus, 2.000 kg.
How much is a men's discus in pounds and ounces?
4.409 lb, which is 70.55 oz. In metric terms: 2 kg.
Is a men's discus heavier than a gallon of water?
No. a Men's Discus weighs exactly 2 kg (4.409 lb), while a gallon of water is about 3.78 kg (8.34 lb) — roughly 1/1.89.
Where does this number come from?
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