How Much Does A Keg Weigh?

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The average beer keg weighs about 165 pounds when full and around 75 pounds when empty, depending on the size of the keg. Kegs for home use are either 1/6 barrel (5 gallons) or 1/2 barrel (15.5 gallons) size. A full 1/6 barrel keg weighs around 165 pounds, while an empty one weighs around 75 pounds. A full 1/2 barrel keg weighs slightly more at around 165 to 175 pounds full and around 90 pounds empty.


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