While 100 kilograms represents considerable weight, many everyday items reach or exceed this mass. From livestock to electronics to construction materials,
Here are 12 common things that tip the scales at close to 100 kg.
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1. A Large Adult Pig
In the wild, a fully grown male polar bear can weigh 350-700 kg on average. However, female polar bears reach a fraction of that size.
An adult female polar bear typically weighs 175-250 kg. Still, even a younger female polar bear that hasn’t reached full maturity can weigh up to 100 kg.
These bears need substantial bulk and fat reserves to survive in the Arctic climate. A 100 kg polar bear has considerable heft and power in her swipes.
2. 10 Sack of Potatoes
A sack of potatoes at most grocery stores generally contains around 10 kg. Potato sack sizes can vary but typically hold 8-12 potatoes per sack, with each tuber weighing around 1 kg.
Taking 10 of these sacks filled with potatoes results in 100 kg of starchy potatoes.
3. Full Set of Encyclopedia Britannica
The complete 32-volume print set of Encyclopedia Britannica published during the 1990s had an average weight of 100 kg for a complete set.
With each dense, knowledge-filled book weighing several kilograms, the full encyclopedia set tipped scales at nearly 100 kg of bound books.
4. Electric Wheelchair
Mobility scooters designed to transport seated disabled individuals range in weight depending on their frame size, battery capacity, and features.
Many full-featured electric wheelchairs with robust batteries and motors weigh between 90-150 kg. A powered wheelchair supporting a 100 kg user would weigh up to 100 kg.
5. Concrete Blocks
Standard rectangular concrete blocks used for structural construction and masonry are commonly sized at 10 x 8 x 16 inches.
Each solid concrete block weighs around 30 kg. Over three of these dense concrete blocks would accumulate around 100 kg of hardened building material.
Contractors stacking many concrete blocks quickly experience the weight escalating.
6. Barbell Weight Plates
Standard cast iron weight plates used with barbells and other gym equipment are around 45 cm in diameter.
The 100 kg plates are typically 10-15 cm thick. One 100 kg Olympic-sized plate constitutes significant gym weight.
7. Propane Gas Grill
Complete propane gas grills fully assembled can vary significantly in weight depending on size and features.
But many standard mid-sized grills with stainless steel construction weigh 90-120 kg with the propane tank mounted. A grill providing ample cooking surface can hit 100 kg.
8. 75-Inch Flat Screen Television
As televisions have increased in display size, their weight has also grown. Popular 75-inch flat screen smart TVs today weigh between 90-120 kg depending on the screen technologies used.
The 75-inch screen is massive, requiring significant mass to keep the TV stable so it doesn’t tip over. A high-end 75-inch TV can surpass 100 kg with advanced display components.
9. Welsh Corgi Dog
While Welsh corgis are relatively short, they are very solidly built dogs. An adult male corgi typically weighs 25-34 kg. A substantially sized female corgi can weigh up to 36 kg.
Two full-grown corgis together can easily weigh a total of 100 kg.
10. 10 Gallons of Paint
Interior latex paint weighs around 3.7 kg per gallon can. The exterior paint is even denser. Ten one-gallon paint cans filled with interior or exterior house paint would rack up 100+ kg of thick paint.
11. Adult Polar Bear
A young female polar bear can weigh nearly 100 kg before reaching full size.
In the wild, male polar bears grow up to weigh 350-700 kg typically. Though female polar bears are smaller, an adult female polar bear still averages 175-250 kg.
12. Small Compact Car
While subcompact and compact car models are designed to be lightweight for fuel efficiency, once fully equipped, they can still weigh 1000-1500 kg.
After removing passengers and cargo, a small compact car weighs around 900-1200 kg generally, sometimes up to 100 kg without extras.
In summary, even everyday items can hit the 100 kg mark, which we may not always realize. The next time you encounter something estimated around this weight, picture 3 concrete blocks, a large flat-screen TV, or even a female polar bear!