How much does an office chair weigh? Examples included

When purchasing a chair, a factor that you might not consider is how much does an office chair weigh. What many people don’t realize is that the weight of a chair can be an indicator to a range of factors, from the quality of the chair to the price and even how much weight the chair can hold.

Luckily for you, this article provides you with everything you need to know about the weight of a desk chair and whether your choice of chair could make or break it (yes, literally).

In many cases, website fail to disclose the weight of a desk chair, which could have implications for the shipping costs, and also return costs if you have to bear that charge. You might not even be thinking do office chairs have a weight limit, especially if it’s not disclosed in the spec of the chair.

Read on to find out what the average weight of a standard office chair is along with a range of other chairs too. Also, included is a weight comparison table with some of the most popular chairs on the market.

Plus, there’s also a whole bunch of other tips and facts that you should know about office chairs, especially if you use one or are in the process of purchasing one!

Just for fun, have a guess which type of chair weighs the most?

How much does an office chair weigh? - Woman standing at chair

What is the difference between weight and weight capacity?

The weight of an object relates to how heavy the object is, or in more complex terms, the amount of force being exerted on the object due to gravity. Weight capacity means the amount of weight that the object can hold.

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What does weight capacity mean?

Weight capacity identifies the maximum amount of weight that an object can hold. Weight capacity and weight limit can be used interchangeably. The weight of each object will vary depending on factors including:

the materials used to produce it
the level of robustness of the item
the intended function of the unit

For example, a folding chair will typically have a lower weight compared to a standard office chair.

How much does an office chair weigh?

A standard office chair has a weight capacity of approximately 21 – 53 lbs. Based on the below table, the average weight of a chair is 37.37 lbs. Big and tall chairs are usually the heaviest type of chair and weigh an average of 50.2 lbs.

Gaming chairs weigh the second highest, with an average weight of 45.35 lbs.
Surprisingly, one gaming chair surpassed some of the big and tall chairs in terms of average weight.

Below, I collated examples of the most popular chairs on the market and their weight in order of lightest to heaviest. This should enable you to get an insight into the types of chairs available and the weight limit that is associated with them.

Although manufacturers and websites rarely disclose the weight of heavy-duty office chairs, I reached out to the vendors and managed to gather examples, which are in the below table.

Name	Type of chair	Weight (lbs)
BOSS Armless Task Chair	Task chair	16
BOSS Medical Stool	Medical stool	17
OFM ESS Collection Mesh Back no armrests	Mesh task chair	21.6
BOSS Medical Stool with back	Medical stool	22
KOLLIEE Mid Back Mesh	Ergonomic chair	23.6
Hbada Office Chair	Mesh ergonomic chair	25.13
HYLONE Big and Tall Mesh Chair	Big and tall chair	28.4
Diffrient World	Mesh task chair	30
Office Star Deluxe Mesh Back Drafting Chair	Drafting chair	31
BOSS Armless Drafting Stool	Drafting stool	32
Kingdely Ergonomic Bonded Leather	Gaming chair	33.5
Amazon Basics Classic Leather Mid-Back Chair	Executive chair	33.51
BestOffice Leather Executive High Back Chair	Gaming chair	34
Freedom Task Chair	Task chair	34
Freedom Headrest	Task chair	34
BOSS Drafting Stool	Drafting stool	36
BOSS Executive Woven Chair	Executive chair	37
HYLONE Tall Office Chair	Drafting chair	38.5
Hbada Ergonomic Chair	Executive chair	38.58
BOSS Leather High Back (mahogany casters)	Executive chair	41
BOSS Double Plush Mid Back	Executive chair	42
Duramont Ergonomic Adjustable	Ergonomic chair	44.6
AutoFull Ergonomic High Back Chair	Gaming chair	47
Cool Mesh Pro Multi-Function Chair	Task chair	53
BOSS Leather High Back	Executive chair	54
High Back Leather Executive Chair	Big and tall chair	55.9
KBEST Leather Big and Tall Mesh Chair	Big and tall chair	57.5
Razer Iskur	Gaming chair	66.8

How much does a big and tall office chair weigh?

Bariatric chairs have an average weight of 50.2 lbs. Big and tall chairs are commonly associated with having a higher weight. As a general rule of thumb, the higher the weight capacity of a chair, the greater the weight of the chair.

Tip: If the information is not posted on a website for a product, try contacting the company to find out if they can provide it.

Name	Type of chair	Weight (lbs)
HYLONE Big and Tall Mesh Chair	Big and tall chair	28.4
High Back Leather Executive Chair	Big and tall chair	55.9
KBEST Leather Big and Tall Mesh Chair	Big and tall chair	57.5
HON Wave Mesh Executive Chair	Big and tall chair	59

How much does a drafting chair weigh?

Drafting chairs have an average weight of 34.38 lbs. They have a similar design to a minimalistic office chair; however, they also generally include a foot ring for resting your feet on. Consequently, they are on the lower spectrum in terms of their weight.

Name	Type of chair	Weight (lbs)
Office Star Deluxe Mesh Back Drafting Chair	Drafting chair	31
BOSS Armless Drafting Stool	Drafting chair	32
BOSS Drafting Stool	Drafting chair	36
HYLONE Tall Office Chair	Drafting chair	38.5

How much does an ergonomic chair weigh?

Ergonomic chairs have an average weight of 36.58 lbs. Ergonomic chairs frequently feature a mesh back, which helps reduce the weight associated with them. If the chair features a headrest, which ergonomic chairs often do, these can add around 1 – 2 pounds of extra weight.

Tip: Mesh chairs tend to weigh less due to minimal cushioning associated with these chairs.

Name	Type of chair	Weight (lbs)
KOLLIEE Mid Back Mesh	Ergonomic chair	23.6
Hbada Mesh Office Chair	Ergonomic chair	25.13
Duramont Ergonomic Adjustable	Ergonomic chair	44.6
Cool Mesh Pro Multi-function Chair	Task chair	53

How much does an executive chair weigh?

Executive chairs have an average weight of 41.01 lbs. The additional padding around the back and seat pan, padded armrests, high backs and headrests that feature in many executive chairs are leading contributors to their weight.

Name	Type of chair	Weight (lbs)
Amazon Basics Classic Leather Mid-Back Chair	Executive chair	33.51
BOSS Executive Woven Chair	Executive chair	37
Hbada Ergonomic Chair	Executive chair	38.58
BOSS Leather High Back (mahogany casters)	Executive chair	41
BOSS Double Plush Mid Back	Executive chair	42
BOSS Leather High Back	Executive chair	54

How much does a gaming chair weigh?

Gaming chairs have an average weight of 45.35 lbs. The weight attributed to gaming chairs is often due to the cushioning features which are needed to support extended sitting periods. In addition, gaming chairs often feature high backs which adds additional weight when compared with a mid-back chair.

Name	Type of chair	Weight (lbs)
Kingdely Ergonomic Bonded Leather	Gaming chair	33.5
BestOffice Leather Executive High Back Chair	Gaming chair	34
AutoFull Ergonomic High Back Chair	Gaming chair	47
Razer Iskur	Gaming chair	66.8

How much does a task chair weigh?

Task chairs have an average weight of 27.12 lbs. This chair category features the lightest chair on the list. This is down to the minimalistic design of task chairs; also, the BOSS chair in question has no armrests.

Name	Type of chair	Weight (lbs)
BOSS Armless Task Chair	Task chair	16
OFM ESS Collection Mesh Back no armrests	Task chair	21.6
Diffrient World Mesh Chair	Task chair	30
Freedom Task Chair	Task chair	34
Freedom Headrest	Task chair	34

How much does a medical stool weigh?

Medical stools have an average weight of 19.5 lbs. They are the lightest category in the article as they tend to lack a back, armrests and headrests. Add a back to the stool and this increases the weight by approximately 5lbs.

Name	Type of chair	Weight (lbs)
BOSS Medical Stool	Medical stool	17
BOSS Medical Stool with back	Medical stool	22

What type of office chair weighs the most?

Big and tall chairs weigh the most, this is generally followed by gaming chairs and executive chairs due to the additional padding provided. Task chairs and stools tend to weigh the least. However, with all these chairs, there are outliers. If weight is a concern for you, ensure that you find out the weight instead of assuming that it is light or heavy.

How much does an office chair weigh? - Big and tall executive chair

Does the weight of an office chair matter?

The weight of a chair can be important, especially if:

The office chair needs to be portable
The office chair is moved frequently
The user requires an office chair that raises and lowers with minimal force
The weight being applied to the desk chair is higher
The user requires a quality, durable office chair to work from
The consumer requires a stable chair that’s free of wobble
The user is heavy-handed or intends to lean on the chair
The consumer is concerned with the cost of the chair
The consumer is worried about the shipping costs of the office chair
The user is concerned about the manual handling of the desk chair
The risk of infants/young children moving or injuring themselves with the chair exists

Did you know? Depending on the size of the chair, shipments involving any single package that is less than 100 pounds can be delivered by UPS, FedEx or DHL.

The below video offers some more consideration to think about when choosing an office chair.

Conclusion

When choosing a desk chair, the weight should be considered to ensure it is suited to your needs and requirements, particularly if it needs to be capable of carrying a higher weight. Remember, if the information regarding the weight limit isn’t available on the website or the catalogue, you can contact the manufacturer to obtain it.

Warranty is also an important factor that you should watch out for when choosing a desk chair. This is why I personally love that the CoolMesh Pro Multi-Function Chair comes with a huge lifetime warranty! You’ll be lucky to even get a 3-year warranty with some chairs nowadays!

The weight of a chair is only one consideration to bear in mind when choosing an office chair. The last thing that you want is to purchase a chair that’s not capable of carrying the weight of the load underneath it! Considering that they are an investment, don’t run the risk of wasting your hard-earned cash on a poorly researched chair that might not even get used by. Instead go check out: How much weight can an office chair hold? Examples included

My aim with this website is to help you on all matters associated to your home office and your work area. With that in mind, if you have any queries or comments on the above, please drop them in the box below. I’d love to hear them.