How Heavy Is the Liberty Bell?
the Liberty Bell weighs about
943 kg (2,080 lb)
Using a log scale so small objects stay visible — the numbers stay real.
- an African elephant4,500 kg
adult male 4,500–6,100 kg; adult female 2,000–3,500 kg
- an average new car1,980 kg
model year 2024 US fleet average curb weight
- the Liberty Bell943 kg
bronze bell cast by Pass and Stow in Philadelphia in 1753; weight as given by the National Park Service for the bell at the time it was ordered
- a bowling ball7.26 kg
heaviest ball allowed in tenpin bowling (16 lb); USBC sets no minimum weight
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Put it in perspective
- About 2.1× an average new car
- About 4.8× an African elephant
- About 130× a bowling ball
Why weights differ
2,080 lb is the weight recorded when the bell was ordered in 1751; the bell was recast several times (the first 1751 bell cracked on its test ring) and then re-shapen in 1846 and in the 1950s, so the bell on display today differs slightly.
Sources
[1] U.S. National Park Service
The Liberty Bell — Independence National Historical ParkGovernment agency
“The bell weighed 2,080 lbs. at order. It is made of bronze.”
Value as published: 2,080 lbs. at order · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- Big Ben, the Great Bell13.7 t (15.1 US tons)
- Cloud Gate, the Bean99.8 t (110 US tons)
- the Statue of Liberty279 t (308 US tons)
- the Eiffel Tower10,100 t (11,100 US tons)
- the Empire State Building331,000 t (365,000 US tons)
- the Golden Gate Bridge811,500 t (894,500 US tons)
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Liberty Bell weigh?
the Liberty Bell weighs about 943 kg (2,080 lb) — bronze bell cast by Pass and Stow in Philadelphia in 1753; weight as given by the National Park Service for the bell at the time it was ordered.
How much is the Liberty Bell in pounds and ounces?
2,080 lb, which is 33,300 oz. In metric terms: 943 kg.
Is the Liberty Bell heavier than an average new car?
No. the Liberty Bell weighs about 943 kg (2,080 lb), while an average new car is about 4,350 lb (1,980 kg) — roughly 1/2.09.
Why do sources give different weights?
2,080 lb is the weight recorded when the bell was ordered in 1751; the bell was recast several times (the first 1751 bell cracked on its test ring) and then re-shapen in 1846 and in the 1950s, so the bell on display today differs slightly.
Where does this number come from?
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