How much does a Backpack weigh?

A regular backpack usually weighs from about 500 grams to 2 kilograms, which is around 1.1 to 4.4 pounds. However, the weight can change a lot depending on the type, size, and materials used. Smaller and lighter daypacks or drawstring backpacks for casual use may weigh around 500 to 800 grams. But bigger and sturdier backpacks, like hiking or travel backpacks with extra features, can weigh from 1 to 2 kilograms.

#Talking about the weight of all kinds of Backpack:

Daypack:

Size Range	Weight (Pounds)	Weight (Grams/Kilograms)
Small (10L – 20L)	0.5 – 1.5 lbs	227 – 680 g
Medium (20L – 30L)	1.5 – 2.5 lbs	680 – 1134 g
Large (30L – 40L)	2.5 – 4 lbs	1134 – 1814 g

Hiking Backpack:

Size Range	Weight (Pounds)	Weight (Grams/Kilograms)
Small (20L – 40L)	2 – 3 lbs	907 – 1361 g
Medium (40L – 60L)	3 – 5 lbs	1361 – 2268 g
Large (60L – 80L)	5 – 7 lbs	2268 – 3175 g

Travel Backpack:

Size Range	Weight (Pounds)	Weight (Grams/Kilograms)
Small (20L – 30L)	1.5 – 2.5 lbs	680 – 1134 g
Medium (30L – 50L)	2.5 – 4 lbs	1134 – 1814 g
Large (50L – 70L)	4 – 6 lbs	1814 – 2722 g

Laptop Backpack:

Size Range	Weight (Pounds)	Weight (Grams/Kilograms)
Small (15″ – 17″)	1 – 2 lbs	454 – 907 g
Medium (17″ – 19″)	2 – 3 lbs	907 – 1361 g
Large (19″ – 21″)	3 – 4 lbs	1361 – 1814 g

School Backpack:

Size Range	Weight (Pounds)	Weight (Grams/Kilograms)
Small (10L – 20L)	0.5 – 1.5 lbs	227 – 680 g
Medium (20L – 30L)	1.5 – 2.5 lbs	680 – 1134 g
Large (30L – 40L)	2.5 – 4 lbs	1134 – 1814 g

Cycling Backpack:

Size Range	Weight (Pounds)	Weight (Grams/Kilograms)
Small (5L – 10L)	0.5 – 1.5 lbs	227 – 680 g
Medium (10L – 15L)	1.5 – 2.5 lbs	680 – 1134 g
Large (15L – 20L)	2.5 – 4 lbs	1134 – 1814 g

Tactical Backpack:

Size Range	Weight (Pounds)	Weight (Grams/Kilograms)
Small (20L – 30L)	2 – 3 lbs	907 – 1361 g
Medium (30L – 50L)	3 – 5 lbs	1361 – 2268 g
Large (50L – 70L)	5 – 7 lbs	2268 – 3175 g

Backpacks vs Other Travel Items

The average weight of a backpack is approximately 1 to 2 pounds (0.45 to 0.91 kgs).

Now, let’s compare the weight of the [Backpack] to some other items:

Laptop: The standard weight of a laptop is about 3 to 5 pounds (1.36 to 2.27 kgs).
- Weight Equivalency: The weight of a backpack is about half the weight of a laptop.
Water Bottle: The average weight of a water bottle is approximately 0.5 to 1 pound (0.23 to 0.45 kgs).
- Weight Equivalency: The weight of a backpack is similar to the weight of a water bottle.
Textbooks: The typical weight of textbooks in a backpack can range from 5 to 10 pounds (2.27 to 4.54 kgs).
- Weight Equivalency: The weight of a backpack is about one-fifth to one-fourth the weight of textbooks.
Umbrella: The standard weight of an umbrella is about 0.5 to 1 pound (0.23 to 0.45 kgs).
- Weight Equivalency: The weight of a backpack is similar to the weight of an umbrella.
Camera: The average weight of a camera can range from 0.5 to 2 pounds (0.23 to 0.91 kgs) depending on the model.
- Weight Equivalency: The weight of a backpack is similar to the weight of a camera.