You may be curious to know how much a sofa weighs when it comes to shipping and moving your sofa around your living room or other parts of your home. Sofas come in several different styles, with plenty of weight differences in between.
There is the standard sofa, sleeper sofa, large sofa, two-seat sofa, three-seat sofa, light sofa, and sectional sofa. The weights do vary, based on the materials used to build each type of sofa, but some do weigh more than others based on use. For example, a sleeper sofa will usually weigh more than a two-seat sofa due to having a bed.
- The average weight of a standard sofa is 84.88 pounds, or 38.5 kilograms.
- An average sleeper sofa weighs 144.5 pounds, or 65.5 kilograms.
- A recliner can weigh 177.8 pounds, or 80.7 kilograms.
- The average weight of a large sofa is 122.1 pounds, or 55.4 kilograms.
- A 2-seat sofa can weigh 68.64 pounds, or 31.13 kilograms.
- The average 3-seat sofa can weigh 79.6 pounds, or 36 kilograms.
- A light sofa can weigh 56.1 pounds, or 25.4 kilograms.
- The average weight of a sectional sofa is 148.2 pounds, or 67 kilograms.
Keep in mind that many of these sofas are a combination of two or more types, which explains the variety of weight differences.
Below are several examples of each sofa and how much they weigh, to give you an idea when you purchase your next sofa.
How much does a standard sofa weigh?
Light Beige Sofa
This standard sofa is made with foam and fabric on a wood frame. Fiber and foam cushions are covered in polyester fabric for a comfortable place to lounge. Purchase a matching loveseat to complete your new living room look.
This sofa is 95 pounds which is 43 kilograms. Add a decorative rug with a coffee table on top, along with fancy-looking pillows and a blanket to lounge with on the couch on cold days.
Coffee Standard Sofa
This standard sofa can fit up to three adults on the seating area. It is made with a solid-wood frame and upholstered in polyester microfiber. The seating foam and back foam give a comfortable-sitting experience and keep the couch stable and durable.
This standard sofa weighs 79 pounds, or 35.8 kilograms. Complete your living room with a sofa chair and loveseat in the same style and color. Add a colorful lamp on a side table with some décor.
Chestnut Contemporary Sofa
This sofa is made of tufted cushions in brown. It also comes in other colors to match with the rest of your furniture in your living room. The cushions are made of foam and fiber with polyester fabric.
The frame and legs will keep the sofa in place and will last for years with the right care. This sofa weighs 39 kilograms, or 86.3 pounds. It is easy to put together to enjoy and add to your living room collection.
Wood Sofa
This standard sofa has a solid-wood frame for a durable couch that will last years with the right care. The cushions, armrests and back are made with breathable linen for a comfortable seating experience while visiting with friends and family in the living room.
The gray couch is 36 kilograms, or 79.2 pounds. Place this couch in a small apartment, guest room, or small living room with pillows and blankets to use as décor and on cool nights.
How much does a sleeper sofa weigh?
Loveseat Sleeper Sofa
This loveseat sleeper sofa has a twin-size mattress under the cushions. The Memory Foam mattress is very comfortable to sleep on. The frame is made of plywood, with polyester fabric over the arms, back, and cushions.
This loveseat is 129 pounds, or 58,5 kilograms. The bed easily pulls out for one adult or child to sleep on overnight. Leave a basket of pillows and blankets next to the couch for guests to use.
Sleeper Sofa
This sleeper sofa is made of pink velvet and comes with two lumbar pillows for added comfort while lounging on the couch during the day. This sleeper sofa is small enough for a child’s room or to use when guests come over to spend the night.
The bed easily pulls out in seconds. Use the lumbar pillows to sleep on at night, or purchase other pillows to use in the evening for sleeping. The sofa weighs 185.41 pounds, or 84 kilograms.
Gray Sleeper Sofa
This sleeper sofa is large enough to fit with a queen-size mattress. The couch is made of gray fabric, which will go with a variety of other furniture and décor. The bed is made of memory foam for a comfortable night’s sleep for guests.
This sleeper couch weighs 30.7 pounds, or 14 kilograms. Add plenty of pillows and blankets next to the couch to keep your guests warm and comfortable when they sleep over for the night.
Sierra Sleeper Sofa
This sleeper sofa would look perfect in a cabin or rustic-themed living room. Canoes, bears, leaves, and moose decorate the seat cushions and back of the couch. The frame is made of wood with the rest made in leather-like microfiber.
The couch weights 233 pounds, or 106 kilograms. A queen-size mattress fits in the couch. Add rustic-looking sheets to the bed for guests to use, as well as matching pillows set aside in a basket to be used in the evening.
How much does a reclining sofa weigh?
Dark Brown Reclining Sofa
This dark brown sofa has enough space to fit three grown adults. It is made of microfiber and polyester to look like leather. Nailheads are used on the front of each side as an extra detail.
This sofa weighs 89.8 kilograms, or 198 pounds. Each side has lever where you can easily sit back and recline in the chair.
Double Reclining Sofa
This double reclining sofa has a wood frame and is covered in polished microfiber with a tufted back and plenty of stitching. The armrests and headrests are overstuffed for a comfortable sitting and reclining experience.
This sofa is 207 pounds, or 94 kilograms. The lever on either side of the couch easily reclines so that you can relax after a long day at work. Match with other chairs in similar colors in your living room.
Green Reclining Sofa
This slate-green sofa is a great way to make a design statement in your living room. Each side reclines back while the middle seat stays in place. The couch is made of microfiber with a sturdy frame.
The sofa weighs 139.1 pounds, which is 63 kilograms. The channel tufting on the back, and padded footrest and cushions will make you want to sleep on this comfortable sofa. Purchase the matching loveseat to complete your new living room look.
Buckskin Loveseat Recliner
This reclining loveseat is made of microfiber in buckskin brown with a plywood and solid wood frame. Nailhead studs decorate the front part of the arm and side of the chair. Each side individually reclines with its on lever.
The loveseat weighs 76 kilograms, or 167 pounds. Pair this couch with some southwestern pillows for a western look in your living room. Add a leather lamp on a side table to brighten up the space.
How much does a large sofa weigh?
Reclining Sofa
This large reclining sofa has a table that drops from the middle section, with plenty of space for food and two drink holders. Each side reclines individually with the middle section staying in place.
This reclining sofa is 100 kilograms, which is 220 pounds heavy. It can seat three people and is made of comfortable fabric in gray to match a variety of décor and designs.
Mid-Century Fabric Sofa
This fabric sofa comes in many colors to fit the colors already in your living room. Wood legs and seat fit this mid-century modern sofa for a contemporary look in the living room.
The polyester fabric makes for a comfortable feel when visiting with family and friends. This sofa weighs 41 kilograms, which is the same as 90.5 pounds.
Green Stone Sofa
This stylish sofa is made with a strong frame and cushions made with fiber and polyester fabric with foam. The fabric is in greenstone, which gives the couch a neutral, greyish color.
The sofa weighs 85.4 pounds, or 38.7 kilograms. Purchase the matching loveseat to include in your living room. Add gray pillows to the couch, or brighten up with colorful pillows and décor in the rest of the room.
Gray Sofa
This large sofa provides plenty of seating area for several people in the living room. The foam and fiber cushions made with polyester fabric is supported by sturdy legs and a frame. The tufted buttons on the seat and back cushions add some design to this large sofa.
It weighs about 92.6 pounds, or 42 kilograms. Add some decorative pillows and a blanket that match the décor in the rest of your living room.
How much does a two-seat sofa weigh?
Loveseat Sofa
This mid-century loveseat sofa is made of faux leather in black. The legs are made of solid wood for a natural and sturdy look. This two-seater couch is also available in dark green.
This couch weighs 73.86 pounds, which is equivalent to 33.5 kilograms. Add colorful blankets and pillows to this couch to match the rest of the room, or use white accessories to balance out the dark color.
Purchase a recliner in a matching color with a table for a small sitting area in your living room.
Brown Two-Seat Sofa
Add this dark brown loveseat to your living room with other chairs in similar colors and design. This two-seat sofa is made of brown fabric with silver buttons and a tufted back part. The buttons and tufting give this couch some great design.
This two-seat sofa weighs 78.5 pounds, or 35.6 kilograms. Add a matching chair and sofa. Place a coffee table in the middle of your seating around with a beautiful rug in shades of brown underneath.
Modern Loveseat Sofa
This two-seat sofa is made with a mid-century look. Wooden legs support the rest of the couch made with comfortable fabric to lounge around in. This couch comes in black.
Buttons on the back cushions add some décor and design to this couch. It weighs 61.1 pounds, or 27.7 kilograms. Add chairs and couches in matching colors and designs to your sitting area.
Include end tables where you can place decorative lamps and other décor to match with your new couch.
Leyla Loveseat
This loveseat is made of gray fabric and comes with metal legs to keep the couch off the ground. Two grown adults can comfortably sit on this couch.
The loveseat weighs 61.1 pounds, or 27.7 kilograms. The arms and back can also lay flat to use as a bed for guests in the evening.
How much does a three-seat sofa weigh?
Faux Leather Sofa
This three-seat sofa is made of faux leather in dark brown. The curved arm pieces are edged with nailhead accents. The back and inside of the arms have deep-button tufting that adds to the style and design of the couch.
This couch weighs only 48 pounds, which is about 22 kilograms. Three cushions allow for plenty of space for three people to sit on the couch. Add some decorative pillows with color to brighten up the couch.
Ricardo Sofa Couch
This sofa couch is made of fiber and foam cushions and covered in polyester fabric in gray. The tufted backing gives the couch some décor.
This couch is 86.3 pounds, or 39 kilograms. Add a matching loveseat with some colorful décor in your living room.
Brown Three-Seat Sofa
This three-seat sofa is made of polyester and cotton. This couch comes in brown, black, and two shades of gray. The 100% filled cushions make this couch comfortable to lounge on during the day and night.
It weighs 89 pounds, or 40 kilograms. Add some colorful pillows to match the rest of the décor in the room. Purchase a chair in a similar color and design to complete the look.
This sofa is easy to assemble once it arrives.
Three-Seater Sofa
This three-seater sofa will look stylish in your living room. It is made with wood legs and comfortable cushions in gray fabric. Tufted cushions add some style to this three-person sofa.
The sofa weighs 43 kilograms, or 95 pounds. Add some decorative pillows to the couch, along with other chairs and a coffee table that goes with the rest of the furniture and décor in your living room.
How much does a light sofa weigh?
Blue Tufted Sofa
This retro-looking loveseat sits on golden legs to give family and friends plenty of space to place their feet on the ground. The back is curved for a comfortable sitting experience. The entire couch is covered in velvet with cushioning on a wood frame.
The sofa weighs only 21 kilograms or 46.3 pounds. Two adults can comfortable sit on either side of this loveseat. Add a dark-brown side table with a gold-covered lamp to decorate the space with.
Beige Sofa
This mid-century styled sofa is made with polyester fabric in beige with birch legs and panels next to the arms. The cushions are thick and comfortable to sit on. The tufted seat and buttons in the back create some design and décor on this sofa.
The sofa weighs 86.2 pounds, or 39 kilograms. Add birchwood tables on either side of the couch, with houseplants, décor, and lamps to brighten up the area.
Lounge Futon Sofa
This black futon would make a great addition to a living room. This futon is made with artificial leather on a wood frame to last a long time. Tufted buttons on the seat and back add some décor and design to this sofa.
It weighs 62 pounds, which is the same as 28 kilograms. This futon has three adjustable positions to ensure the best comfort when sitting or lying down.
Kid’s Sofa
This futon designed for kids comes in bright teal and other colors. It has a wood frame, metal legs, and is upholstered with soft material that is comfortable to sit or sleep on. Short metal legs keep the futon off the ground and makes for a great place to store toys and other materials when not in use.
This futon only weighs 13.6 kilograms, or 30 pounds. Place in your child’s bedroom, playroom, or play area in your living room.
How much does a sectional sofa weigh?
Sectional L-Shaped Sofa
This sectional sofa has a place to sit and lay on for extra comfort. The couch is supported by wood legs with a wood frame and the cushions are covered with linen fabric. You can choose from dark gray, beige, dark khaki, and brown.
This sectional sofa weighs a 94.8 pounds, or 43 kilograms. This couch comes in two parts, and is designed to sit and lay on, which may be the reason it’s so heavy.
Dark-Gray Sectional Sofa
This L-shape sofa has a wood frame and covered in bluish-gray fabric. The cushions are firm but comfortable to sit on. Silver nailheads decorate both the ottoman and front of the couch.
The sofa weighs 230 pounds, or 104 kilograms. The detachable ottoman can be used on either end of the couch, or as a separate place to rest feet and store unused items in the living room.
Black Sectional Sofa
This black sectional sofa has metal legs and is upholstered with soft fabric that is comfortable to sit and lay on. The couch is supported by a wood frame to keep it sturdy and last a long time.
This sofa weighs about 164 pounds, or 74 kilograms. This couch can fit up to four adult people. Don’t forget to add colorful pillows and blankets to match the décor and design in the rest of your living room.
Gray Sectional Sofa
Update your living room with this gray sectional sofa. This diverse couch has a movable ottoman and a lounge area that can be placed on the left or right side of the couch, based on where you want it in your living room. Soft linen fabric gives a comfortable feel when sitting or lying on the couch.
This sectional sofa weighs 47 kilograms, which is 104 pounds. Add a rug to the floor with a matching coffee table and pillows that match the room and couch.