If you're planning to ship a street bench, the short answer is: most standard benches weigh between 80 and 250 pounds, or roughly 36 to 113 kilograms. That said, the real number depends on the materials, length, and whether the bench has a back, armrests, or a built-in mounting system.
A typical 6-foot park bench with a cast iron frame and wooden slats usually lands around 120 to 180 pounds. All-metal steel benches are often a bit lighter, in the 60 to 120 pound range, while aluminum benches can be as light as 40 to 80 pounds. On the heavier end, ornamental cast iron or concrete benches often run from 250 to 500 pounds or more, and large concrete benches can exceed 800 pounds once the base is included.
For shipping, weight is only part of the picture. You also need packaged dimensions, pallet weight, and freight class. Many benches ship on a wooden pallet or in a reinforced crate, which can add 20 to 50 pounds. If the total package weighs over 150 pounds, it usually moves as LTL freight instead of standard parcel shipping. In that case, having a liftgate and pallet jack at delivery can save you from surprise fees or delays.
A practical rule of thumb is to add 15 to 20 percent to the bench's listed weight to account for packaging and pallet. Then check the carrier's weight limits and freight class before booking. If the bench is under 150 pounds and not too long, standard ground shipping may be an option. Heavier units typically need an LTL carrier or freight broker.
If you're shipping multiple benches, the total palletized weight matters for freight quotes. For example, two 150-pound benches on one pallet could tip the scale to around 350 to 400 pounds with packaging. That still fits within standard LTL limits, but you'll want to confirm the freight class, often class 70 to 100 for furniture, and provide accurate dimensions.
In short, assume a standard street bench weighs 100 to 200 pounds until you confirm the material. Then add packaging weight, measure the crate, and choose parcel or LTL based on the total. That little bit of prep makes street bench shipping much smoother and keeps your quotes realistic.