How Heavy Is a Loaf of Bread?
a Loaf of Bread weighs about
0.567 kg (1.25 lb)
- 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 loaf of bread0.567 kg
one 20 oz (567 g) sliced white sandwich loaf, net weight as labelled
- an iPhone 160.17 kg
iPhone 16, Apple technical specifications
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Put it in perspective
- About 3.3× an iPhone 16
- About 6.7× a gallon of water
- About 7.9× a domestic cat
Why weights differ
Net weight is the labelled package weight, not a measured average; artisan and bakery loaves are often sold by weight rather than in fixed 20 oz packs.
Sources
[1] U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central
FoodData Central: White bread, Brookshire's (FDC 2456464)Government agency
“"packageWeight":"20 oz/567 g"”
Value as published: package weight 20 oz / 567 g · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
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- a can of soda370 g (0.816 lb)
- a liter of water1 kg (2.2 lb)
- a medium apple182 g (0.401 lb)
- a 5 lb bag of flour2.268 kg (5 lb)
- a medium banana118 g (0.26 lb)
- a stick of butter113 g (0.249 lb)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a loaf of bread weigh?
a Loaf of Bread weighs about 0.567 kg (1.25 lb) — one 20 oz (567 g) sliced white sandwich loaf, net weight as labelled.
How much is a loaf of bread in pounds and ounces?
1.25 lb, which is 20 oz. In metric terms: 0.567 kg.
Is a loaf of bread heavier than an iPhone 16?
Yes. a Loaf of Bread weighs about 0.567 kg (1.25 lb), while an iPhone 16 is about 170 g (5.997 oz) — roughly 3.3×.
Why do sources give different weights?
Net weight is the labelled package weight, not a measured average; artisan and bakery loaves are often sold by weight rather than in fixed 20 oz packs.
Where does this number come from?
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