The following table presents a collection of the average weight of selected electric and electronic appliances. Note that the weight of a single item can vary a lot from the average weight, depending on design, age, etc.
| Item | Average Weight (kg) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop Computer | 9.9 | Eugster et al. 2007 |
| Laptop Computer | 3.5 | SWICO Recycling Guarantee 2006 / ecoinvent v2.0 |
| CRT Screen | 14.1 | Laffely, J. 2007 / Zumbuehl, D. 2006 |
| LCD Screen | 4.7 | SWICO Recycling Guarantee 2006 / ecoinvent v2.0 |
| Mouse | 0.05 | Estimate / ecoinvent v2.0 |
| Keyboard | 1 | Estimate / ecoinvent v2.0 |
| Printer | 6.5 | Laffely, J. 2007 |
| Television (CRT) | 31.6 | Zumbuehl, D. 2006 |
| Mobile Phone | 0.1 | Estimate |
| Mobile Phone charger | 0.1 | Estimate |
| Video Recorder/DVD Player | 5 | Huisman et al. 2008 |
| Hi-Fi system | 10 | Huisman et al. 2008 |
| Radio | 2 | Huisman et al. 2008 |
| Telephone | 1 | Huisman et al. 2008 |
| Washing Machine | 65 | Huisman et al. 2008 |
| Tumble Dryer | 49 | Künzler Bossert & Partner GmbH. 2001 |
| Dish Washer | 50 | Huisman et al. 2008 |
| Refrigerator | 35 | Huisman et al. 2008 |
| Fridge/Freezer | 35 | Huisman et al. 2008 |
| Freezer | 65 | Künzler Bossert & Partner GmbH. 2001 |
| Microwave | 15 | Huisman et al. 2008 |
| Electric cooker | 46 | Künzler Bossert & Partner GmbH. 2001 |
| Vacuum Cleaner | 8 | Künzler Bossert & Partner GmbH. 2001 |
| Iron | 1 | Huisman et al. 2008 |
| Kettle | 1 | Huisman et al. 2008 |
| Toaster | 1 | Huisman et al. 2008 |
| Mixer | 1 | Huisman et al. 2008 |
| Hair Dryer | 1 | Huisman et al. 2008 |
| Electric Heater | 5 | Huisman et al. 2008 |
| Electric Drill | 2 | Huisman et al. 2008 |
| Power Saw | 2 | Huisman et al. 2008 |
| Lawn Mower | 15 | Huisman et al. 2008 |
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