How Much Should a Cordless Drill Weigh? Size & Weight Guide
Weight (bare tool) across 25 tracked models
Tool-only weight without battery, as published by the manufacturer. Range 1.4 lb to 8.05 lb, median 3 lb. Models without a published value are left out.
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Rules of thumb
- Bare-tool weight excludes the battery; bigger batteries add noticeable weight.
- Shorter head length matters between studs and joists.
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