How Heavy Is A 13-inch MacBook Air?
A 13-inch MacBook Air weighs exactly
1.23 kg (2.712 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 13-inch MacBook Air1.23 kg
13-inch MacBook Air with Apple M5 chip, Apple technical specifications
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Put it in perspective
- About 3.1× a gallon of water
- About 3.7× a domestic cat
- About 5.9× a bowling ball
Sources
[1] Apple Inc.
MacBook Air - Tech Specs - AppleManufacturer
“Weight: 2.7 pounds (1.23 kg)”
Value as published: 2.7 pounds (1.23 kg) · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a 13-inch MacBook Air weigh?
A 13-inch MacBook Air weighs exactly 1.23 kg (2.712 lb) — 13-inch MacBook Air with Apple M5 chip, Apple technical specifications.
How much is a 13-inch MacBook Air in pounds and ounces?
2.712 lb, which is 43.39 oz. In metric terms: 1.23 kg.
Is a 13-inch MacBook Air heavier than a gallon of water?
No. A 13-inch MacBook Air weighs exactly 1.23 kg (2.712 lb), while a gallon of water is about 3.78 kg (8.34 lb) — roughly 1/3.08.
Where does this number come from?
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