How much a hot tub weighs

Short answer

A 6-person hot tub weighs a median 4,340 lb full of water and 826 lb empty, across 107 six-seat spec sheets that publish a full weight. Full, that is about 81 lb on every square foot it covers.

Updated October 2026By the HotTubFinder research desk

What to put a hot tub on: a concrete pad, yes; a deck only if rated for the load; pavers or gravel depending on the maker; grass or dirt, no — What a full tub asks of its base, and which bases can carry it.

Hot tub weight by seat count, empty and full

1 to 2 seats	448 lb	1,858 lb10 of 16	62	16	2,570 lbHot Spring TX
3 seats	535 lb	2,500 lb33 of 45	67	45	3,460 lbCaldera Spas Ravello
4 seats	543 lb	3,020 lb19 of 26	74	26	4,345 lbVita Spa Salon
5 seats	670 lb	3,751 lb50 of 67	78	67	5,455 lbHot Spring Envoy
6 seats	826 lb	4,340 lb107 of 141	81	141	7,864 lbCal Spas Newporter X-Series EC-1148LX
7 seats	845 lb	4,621 lb54 of 68	87	68	6,795 lbHot Spring Prism
8 seats	966 lb	5,860 lb11 of 13	91	13	7,840 lbCaldera Spas Cantabria
9 seats	1,143 lb	6,089 lb4 of 8	101	8	7,237 lbBullfrog Spas A9L
10 to 11 seats	1,355 lb	8,335 lb	107	2	9,006 lbCal Spas El Grande X-Series EC-1166EX

The middle tub of each size. Load full is the full weight spread over the footprint, in lb per square foot.

How much does a hot tub weigh full?

A median 4,199 lb across the 294 models that publish it. The median two-seater weighs 2,060 lb full, the median four-seater 3,020 lb, six seats 4,340 lb and eight seats 5,860 lb.

Water is most of it. At about 8.3 lb a gallon, the median six-seater's 392 gallons weigh about 3,261 lb, roughly 75% of its full weight.

How much does a hot tub weigh empty?

A median 777 lb across 390 models, from 260 lb for the Caldera Spas Aspire to 1,984 lb for the Wellis Olympus Life. A six-seater is a median 826 lb. Empty weight is what the delivery crew moves through your gate; full weight is what the base carries for the rest of the tub's life.

How much weight per square foot does a hot tub put down?

A full six-seater puts a median 81 lb/sq ft on its base; across 289 models the load runs from 52 lb/sq ft to 115 lb/sq ft. A bigger tub spreads its water over a bigger footprint, so the load rises slowly with size: the median two-seater puts down 62 lb/sq ft, the median eight-seater 91 lb/sq ft. Whether a deck, pavers or a slab can carry that is on what to put a hot tub on.

The details

All 390 models, what "full" includes and how swim spas compare.

Empty and full weight of every model

390 hot tubs

Empty and full weight of every hot tub we track (390 models)

101American Whirlpool	456 lb	1,610 lb	54
151American Whirlpool	604 lb	2,204 lb	61
160American Whirlpool	577 lb	2,480 lb	71
171American Whirlpool	800 lb	3,586 lb	75
250American Whirlpool	587 lb	2,598 lb	72
261American Whirlpool	572 lb	2,216 lb	62
270American Whirlpool	859 lb	3,877 lb	81
271American Whirlpool	934 lb	4,043 lb	85
280American Whirlpool	946 lb	4,595 lb	78
281American Whirlpool	1,009 lb	4,658 lb	79
282American Whirlpool	992 lb	4,376 lb	74
451American Whirlpool	605 lb	2,151 lb	60
460American Whirlpool	709 lb	2,794 lb	71
461American Whirlpool	725 lb	2,810 lb	71
470American Whirlpool	827 lb	3,281 lb	62
471American Whirlpool	820 lb	3,703 lb	70
472American Whirlpool	808 lb	3,703 lb	70
480American Whirlpool	881 lb	3,798 lb	65
481American Whirlpool	938 lb	4,403 lb	76
880American Whirlpool	1,100 lb	5,250 lb	89
881American Whirlpool	1,050 lb	5,068 lb	86
982American Whirlpool	1,448 lb	7,375 lb	88
519PArtesian Spas	400 lb	—	—
532LArtesian Spas	460 lb	—	—
533DLArtesian Spas	510 lb	—	—
627MArtesian Spas	502 lb	—	—
729BArtesian Spas	726 lb	—	—
729LArtesian Spas	726 lb	—	—
737BEArtesian Spas	658 lb	—	—
737LEArtesian Spas	684 lb	—	—
743DArtesian Spas	502 lb	—	—
748BArtesian Spas	726 lb	—	—
748LArtesian Spas	726 lb	—	—
840BEArtesian Spas	774 lb	—	—
840LEArtesian Spas	775 lb	—	—
850BArtesian Spas	803 lb	—	—
850LArtesian Spas	803 lb	—	—
853DLArtesian Spas	803 lb	—	—
860BArtesian Spas	803 lb	—	—
860LArtesian Spas	803 lb	—	—
965LArtesian Spas	967 lb	—	—
AntiguaArtesian Spas	860 lb	—	—
AzaleaArtesian Spas	398 lb	—	—
BiminiArtesian Spas	1,225 lb	—	—
CamelliaArtesian Spas	435 lb	—	—
CaptivaArtesian Spas	875 lb	—	—
Dove CanyonArtesian Spas	1,050 lb	—	—
Eagle CrestArtesian Spas	892 lb	—	—
ForsythiaArtesian Spas	528 lb	—	—
Grand BahamaArtesian Spas	985 lb	—	—
Grand CaymanArtesian Spas	1,040 lb	—	—
HibiscusArtesian Spas	477 lb	—	—
HydrangeaArtesian Spas	465 lb	—	—
IrisArtesian Spas	400 lb	—	—
Isla MargaritaArtesian Spas	1,073 lb	—	—
NevisArtesian Spas	822 lb	—	—
Pelican BayArtesian Spas	1,210 lb	—	—
Piper GlenArtesian Spas	972 lb	—	—
PlumeArtesian Spas	769 lb	—	—
Quail RidgeArtesian Spas	860 lb	—	—
Santa CruzArtesian Spas	574 lb	—	—
ViolaArtesian Spas	565 lb	—	—
WisteriaArtesian Spas	730 lb	—	—
A5DBullfrog Spas	627 lb	2,870 lb	72
A6Bullfrog Spas	835 lb	4,668 lb	95
A6LBullfrog Spas	803 lb	4,310 lb	88
A7Bullfrog Spas	936 lb	5,349 lb	99
A7DBullfrog Spas	900 lb	4,967 lb	92
A7LBullfrog Spas	875 lb	5,117 lb	95
A8Bullfrog Spas	808 lb	6,327 lb	103
A8LBullfrog Spas	986 lb	6,163 lb	100
A9LBullfrog Spas	1,075 lb	7,237 lb	101
Calm6Bullfrog Spas	490 lb	3,301 lb	78
Calm7Bullfrog Spas	641 lb	4,319 lb	88
Calm7LBullfrog Spas	641 lb	4,319 lb	88
M6Bullfrog Spas	800 lb	5,053 lb	100
M7Bullfrog Spas	900 lb	5,929 lb	103
M8Bullfrog Spas	1,024 lb	6,249 lb	102
M9Bullfrog Spas	1,209 lb	7,664 lb	107
STIL5Bullfrog Spas	455 lb	3,310 lb	87
STIL7Bullfrog Spas	661 lb	5,103 lb	99
X5LBullfrog Spas	455 lb	2,976 lb	75
X6LBullfrog Spas	575 lb	4,285 lb	88
X6RBullfrog Spas	503 lb	3,639 lb	107round
X7Bullfrog Spas	661 lb	4,924 lb	92
X7LBullfrog Spas	680 lb	4,877 lb	91
X8Bullfrog Spas	758 lb	5,860 lb	96
X8LBullfrog Spas	778 lb	5,602 lb	91
Aloha PZ-614LCal Spas	560 lb	1,627 lb	88
Arcata PL-760LCal Spas	850 lb	4,390 lb	90
Atlantic EC-851LCal Spas	900 lb	4,650 lb	77
Atlantic Plus PPZ-843LCal Spas	900 lb	4,650 lb	77
Atlantic X-Series EC-851LXCal Spas	900 lb	4,650 lb	77
Avalon EC-849LCal Spas	900 lb	4,650 lb	77
Avalon EC-855LCal Spas	900 lb	4,650 lb	77
Avalon EC-867LCal Spas	900 lb	4,650 lb	77
Avalon X-Series EC-849LXCal Spas	900 lb	4,650 lb	77
Avalon X-Series EC-867LXCal Spas	900 lb	4,650 lb	77
Avila PL-860LCal Spas	900 lb	4,648 lb	77
Baja EC-749BCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
Baja EC-755BCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
Baja EC-767BCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
Baja X-Series EC-749BXCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
Baja X-Series EC-767BXCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
Balboa Plus PPZ-524LCal Spas	485 lb	1,528 lb	52
Balboa PZ-516LCal Spas	485 lb	1,528 lb	52
Bel Air EC-851BCal Spas	900 lb	4,650 lb	77
Bel Air Plus PPZ-843BCal Spas	900 lb	4,650 lb	77
BelAir X-Series EC-851BXCal Spas	900 lb	4,650 lb	77
Cancun EC-849BCal Spas	900 lb	4,650 lb	77
Cancun EC-855BCal Spas	900 lb	4,650 lb	77
Cancun EC-867BCal Spas	900 lb	4,650 lb	77
Cancun X-Series EC-849BXCal Spas	900 lb	4,650 lb	77
Cancun X-Series EC-867BXCal Spas	900 lb	4,650 lb	77
Carmel PL-893BCal Spas	900 lb	4,648 lb	77
Costa EC-749LCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
Costa EC-755LCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
Costa EC-767LCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
Costa X-Series EC-749LXCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
Costa X-Series EC-767LXCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
El Grande X-Series EC-1166EXCal Spas	1,500 lb	9,006 lb	106
Hawaiian Plus PPZ-634LCal Spas	740 lb	3,577 lb	85
Hawaiian PZ-620LCal Spas	740 lb	3,577 lb	85
Huntington PL-792LCal Spas	850 lb	4,390 lb	90
Kona Plus PPZ-533LCal Spas	535 lb	2,423 lb	65
Kona PZ-519LCal Spas	535 lb	2,423 lb	65
Laguna PL-793BCal Spas	850 lb	4,390 lb	90
LaJolla PL-894LCal Spas	900 lb	4,648 lb	77
Malibu EC-867DLCal Spas	900 lb	4,650 lb	77
Malibu X-Series EC-867DLXCal Spas	900 lb	4,650 lb	77
Maui Plus PPZ-634BCal Spas	740 lb	3,577 lb	85
Maui PZ-620BCal Spas	740 lb	3,577 lb	85
Newporter X-Series EC-1148LXCal Spas	1,200 lb	7,864 lb	94
Pacifica EC-751LCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
Pacifica Plus PPZ-743LCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
Pacifica Plus PPZ-743LCCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
Pacifica Plus PPZ-752LCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
Pacifica X-Series EC-751LXCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
Pismo PL-760BCal Spas	850 lb	4,390 lb	90
Tropical EC-751BCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
Tropical Plus PPZ-743BCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
Tropical Plus PPZ-743BCCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
Tropical Plus PPZ-752BCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
Tropical X-Series EC-751BXCal Spas	800 lb	4,340 lb	89
Ventura PL-860BCal Spas	900 lb	4,648 lb	77
AspireCaldera Spas	260 lb	1,655 lb	62
AventineCaldera Spas	440 lb	2,060 lb	72
BloomCaldera Spas	425 lb	3,515 lb	83
CantabriaCaldera Spas	1,310 lb	7,840 lb	115
CelioCaldera Spas	635 lb	2,955 lb	78
EnticeCaldera Spas	390 lb	3,175 lb	75
FlorenceCaldera Spas	872 lb	4,925 lb	101
GenevaCaldera Spas	1,000 lb	5,470 lb	99
InviteCaldera Spas	360 lb	3,020 lb	82
KauaiCaldera Spas	740 lb	3,185 lb	84
MakenaCaldera Spas	1,020 lb	5,365 lb	98
MarinoCaldera Spas	835 lb	4,885 lb	100
MartiniqueCaldera Spas	930 lb	4,180 lb	89
NiagaraCaldera Spas	995 lb	5,555 lb	101
PalatinoCaldera Spas	910 lb	5,295 lb	96
RavelloCaldera Spas	720 lb	3,460 lb	90
ReunionCaldera Spas	940 lb	5,085 lb	104
SalinaCaldera Spas	1,005 lb	5,735 lb	104
SeychellesCaldera Spas	945 lb	4,745 lb	97
SplendorCaldera Spas	360 lb	3,450 lb	—
TahitianCaldera Spas	900 lb	5,080 lb	104
TarinoCaldera Spas	730 lb	4,190 lb	90
VantoCaldera Spas	845 lb	5,200 lb	106
Amore BayDimension One Spas	1,011 lb	4,467 lb	65
AuroraDimension One Spas	670 lb	3,086 lb	63
BreezeDimension One Spas	590 lb	3,205 lb	67
ChairmanDimension One Spas	920 lb	4,260 lb	72
DiplomatDimension One Spas	900 lb	3,650 lb	62
DreamDimension One Spas	590 lb	3,090 lb	65
ExecutiveDimension One Spas	966 lb	5,907 lb	84
JourneyDimension One Spas	500 lb	2,500 lb	75round
LatitudeDimension One Spas	710 lb	3,923 lb	67
MeridianDimension One Spas	730 lb	3,859 lb	66
NautilusDimension One Spas	885 lb	3,967 lb	67
NautiqueDimension One Spas	725 lb	3,430 lb	70
SerenadeDimension One Spas	460 lb	2,042 lb	54
TriadDimension One Spas	591 lb	2,718 lb	71
WayfarerDimension One Spas	688 lb	2,978 lb	62
AptosHot Spring	360 lb	3,450 lb	104round
AriaHot Spring	680 lb	4,600 lb	88
AzureHot Spring	360 lb	3,020 lb	82
BeamHot Spring	700 lb	3,860 lb	87
EnvoyHot Spring	785 lb	5,455 lb	86
ExcursionHot Spring	390 lb	3,175 lb	75
FlairHot Spring	875 lb	4,720 lb	96
FlashHot Spring	845 lb	5,070 lb	103
GrandeeHot Spring	790 lb	5,810 lb	92
JetsetterHot Spring	500 lb	3,070 lb	77
Jetsetter LXHot Spring	515 lb	3,125 lb	79
MiniHot Spring	260 lb	1,655 lb	62
MontereyHot Spring	425 lb	3,515 lb	83
PaceHot Spring	775 lb	4,150 lb	89
PrismHot Spring	1,190 lb	6,795 lb	98
ProdigyHot Spring	575 lb	3,705 lb	81
PulseHot Spring	1,015 lb	5,950 lb	108
RelayHot Spring	830 lb	4,715 lb	96
RhythmHot Spring	845 lb	4,820 lb	98
SovereignHot Spring	600 lb	4,230 lb	82
StrideHot Spring	570 lb	2,975 lb	78
SXHot Spring	645 lb	3,090 lb	80
TXHot Spring	635 lb	2,570 lb	71
VanguardHot Spring	710 lb	4,890 lb	93
J-215Jacuzzi	517 lb	2,251 lb	59
J-225Jacuzzi	619 lb	2,954 lb	66
J-235Jacuzzi	726 lb	3,270 lb	67
J-245Jacuzzi	717 lb	3,386 lb	69
J-285Jacuzzi	777 lb	4,613 lb	84
J-315Jacuzzi	531 lb	—	—
J-325Jacuzzi	619 lb	—	—
J-335Jacuzzi	764 lb	3,683 lb	75
J-345Jacuzzi	777 lb	3,654 lb	75
J-355Jacuzzi	813 lb	3,815 lb	72
J-365Jacuzzi	805 lb	4,099 lb	77
J-375Jacuzzi	830 lb	4,541 lb	79
J-385Jacuzzi	850 lb	4,686 lb	81
J404LJacuzzi	690 lb	2,692 lb	67
J408Jacuzzi	855 lb	3,566 lb	65
J408LJacuzzi	914 lb	3,625 lb	66
J508Jacuzzi	1,045 lb	4,590 lb	75
J508LJacuzzi	1,065 lb	4,568 lb	74
J509Jacuzzi	1,275 lb	5,487 lb	76
BroadwayMarquis	530 lb	3,115 lb	76
Broadway EliteMarquis	530 lb	3,115 lb	76
DestinyMarquis	700 lb	3,289 lb	66
EpicMarquis	850 lb	4,103 lb	73
EuphoriaMarquis	825 lb	3,994 lb	71
HollywoodMarquis	740 lb	3,659 lb	75
Hollywood EliteMarquis	740 lb	3,659 lb	75
MonacoMarquis	500 lb	2,590 lb	74round
Monaco EliteMarquis	500 lb	2,590 lb	74round
NashvilleMarquis	400 lb	2,276 lb	65
Nashville EliteMarquis	400 lb	2,026 lb	58
ResortMarquis	760 lb	3,762 lb	75
SpiritMarquis	460 lb	2,670 lb	69
SummitMarquis	1,100 lb	5,020 lb	82
V65LMarquis	440 lb	2,191 lb	58
V77LMarquis	550 lb	2,805 lb	68
V84Marquis	700 lb	3,372 lb	69
V84LMarquis	700 lb	3,539 lb	72
V94Marquis	840 lb	4,176 lb	68
V94LMarquis	840 lb	4,555 lb	74
VegasMarquis	700 lb	3,873 lb	79
Vegas EliteMarquis	700 lb	3,873 lb	79
WishMarquis	600 lb	—	—
WoodstockMarquis	780 lb	4,621 lb	82
Woodstock EliteMarquis	780 lb	4,621 lb	82
Balance 6Master Spas	670 lb	3,890 lb	92
Balance 6 CSMaster Spas	670 lb	3,890 lb	92
Balance 7Master Spas	842 lb	4,605 lb	94
Balance 8Master Spas	930 lb	5,195 lb	85
Balance 9Master Spas	1,080 lb	6,755 lb	96
Bar Harbor LEMaster Spas	660 lb	4,840 lb	94
Bar Harbor SEMaster Spas	600 lb	4,780 lb	93
L5Master Spas	570 lb	2,670 lb	82
L6Master Spas	650 lb	3,805 lb	90
L7Master Spas	800 lb	4,540 lb	93
LSX 30Master Spas	1,128 lb	4,930 lb	80
LSX 700Master Spas	1,095 lb	4,565 lb	93
LSX 800Master Spas	1,330 lb	5,860 lb	96
LSX 850Master Spas	1,170 lb	5,760 lb	94
LSX 900Master Spas	1,485 lb	7,055 lb	—
Ocho Rios CSMaster Spas	550 lb	3,170 lb	74
Ocho Rios SEMaster Spas	535 lb	3,155 lb	73
Precision 7Master Spas	885 lb	5,270 lb	108
Precision 8Master Spas	963 lb	6,180 lb	101
S6Master Spas	633 lb	4,055 lb	96
S7Master Spas	776 lb	4,825 lb	98
San MiguelMaster Spas	450 lb	2,510 lb	66
TS 6.2Master Spas	755 lb	3,770 lb	—
TS 7.2Master Spas	980 lb	4,635 lb	95
TS 7.25Master Spas	919 lb	4,760 lb	97
TS 8.2Master Spas	1,065 lb	5,345 lb	87
TS 8.25Master Spas	1,100 lb	5,690 lb	93
TS 67.25Master Spas	809 lb	3,740 lb	—
TS 240XMaster Spas	715 lb	2,980 lb	—
Bella MSNordic Hot Tubs	268 lb	—	—
CrownNordic Hot Tubs	345 lb	—	—
Crown All-In-110VNordic Hot Tubs	345 lb	—	—
Crown IINordic Hot Tubs	335 lb	—	—
Crown XLNordic Hot Tubs	400 lb	—	—
D’Amour All-In-110VNordic Hot Tubs	352 lb	—	—
D'Amour MSNordic Hot Tubs	352 lb	—	—
D'Amour SENordic Hot Tubs	352 lb	—	—
Encore LSNordic Hot Tubs	585 lb	—	—
Encore MSNordic Hot Tubs	475 lb	—	—
Encore SENordic Hot Tubs	520 lb	—	—
ImpulseNordic Hot Tubs	270 lb	—	—
Impulse DPNordic Hot Tubs	280 lb	—	—
Jubilee LSNordic Hot Tubs	565 lb	—	—
Jubilee MSNordic Hot Tubs	470 lb	—	—
Jubilee SENordic Hot Tubs	500 lb	—	—
Rendezvous LSNordic Hot Tubs	625 lb	—	—
Retreat All-In-110VNordic Hot Tubs	395 lb	—	—
Retreat MSNordic Hot Tubs	395 lb	—	—
Retreat SENordic Hot Tubs	395 lb	—	—
Sport All-In-110VNordic Hot Tubs	280 lb	—	—
Stella All-In-110VNordic Hot Tubs	416 lb	—	—
Stella MSNordic Hot Tubs	416 lb	—	—
Stella SENordic Hot Tubs	416 lb	—	—
Warrior XLNordic Hot Tubs	375 lb	—	—
Warrior XL All-In-110VNordic Hot Tubs	375 lb	—	—
BaliPDC Spas	908 lb	6,108 lb	100
BarbadosPDC Spas	775 lb	5,975 lb	97
BiscaynePDC Spas	800 lb	3,670 lb	74
CarmelPDC Spas	575 lb	2,335 lb	67
CatalinaPDC Spas	695 lb	3,295 lb	67
DenaliPDC Spas	645 lb	4,045 lb	87
FijiPDC Spas	865 lb	5,065 lb	83
FreeportPDC Spas	750 lb	4,910 lb	80
MalibuPDC Spas	635 lb	3,835 lb	82
MiragePDC Spas	450 lb	2,050 lb	59
RenoPDC Spas	705 lb	3,705 lb	72
SeasonsPDC Spas	665 lb	3,665 lb	78
SummitPDC Spas	645 lb	4,045 lb	87
TwilightPDC Spas	530 lb	2,730 lb	68
AliciaSundance Spas	583 lb	2,334 lb	61
AltamarSundance Spas	850 lb	3,394 lb	69
AspenSundance Spas	1,240 lb	5,452 lb	80
BristolSundance Spas	745 lb	3,539 lb	72
CameoSundance Spas	889 lb	3,808 lb	69
CapriSundance Spas	660 lb	2,286 lb	58
ChelseeSundance Spas	873 lb	5,210 lb	95
ClaremontSundance Spas	1,170 lb	4,256 lb	67
DoverSundance Spas	620 lb	3,247 lb	83
EdisonSundance Spas	737 lb	3,614 lb	74
HamiltonSundance Spas	826 lb	4,996 lb	91
KingstonSundance Spas	1,215 lb	4,392 lb	69
MarinSundance Spas	838 lb	3,298 lb	69
McKinleySundance Spas	778 lb	4,123 lb	75
MontclairSundance Spas	790 lb	4,251 lb	91
OptimaSundance Spas	944 lb	3,905 lb	71
PeytonSundance Spas	736 lb	3,447 lb	70
PradoSundance Spas	603 lb	2,859 lb	64
VistamarSundance Spas	874 lb	3,626 lb	74
AmourVita Spa	548 lb	2,216 lb	78round
CabaretVita Spa	1,100 lb	4,672 lb	79
DuetVita Spa	456 lb	1,610 lb	54
ElegantVita Spa	767 lb	3,539 lb	78
EnvieVita Spa	889 lb	4,082 lb	69
GrandVita Spa	893 lb	4,208 lb	72
ImageVita Spa	618 lb	2,586 lb	66
IntrigueVita Spa	767 lb	3,515 lb	78
JoliVita Spa	697 lb	2,685 lb	68
LuxeVita Spa	915 lb	4,755 lb	83
MonarqueVita Spa	776 lb	3,388 lb	71
MystiqueVita Spa	1,229 lb	5,523 lb	78
PrestigeVita Spa	853 lb	3,402 lb	71
RendezvousVita Spa	1,170 lb	4,827 lb	82
RivieraVita Spa	1,143 lb	—	—
SalonVita Spa	952 lb	4,345 lb	74
SensationVita Spa	887 lb	4,358 lb	76
TrioVita Spa	578 lb	2,196 lb	58
VivreVita Spa	1,160 lb	—	—
VoeuxVita Spa	635 lb	2,884 lb	67
Atlas Life DeluxeWellis	862 lb	—	—
Atlas Life PremiumWellis	862 lb	—	—
Elbrus Life DeluxeWellis	996 lb	4,301 lb	72
Elbrus Life PremiumWellis	996 lb	—	—
Everest Life DeluxeWellis	996 lb	—	—
Everest Life PremiumWellis	996 lb	—	—
HerculesWellis	838 lb	3,482 lb	69
Hercules PROWellis	639 lb	—	—
HoustonWellis	728 lb	3,481 lb	69
Kilimanjaro Life DeluxeWellis	1,001 lb	—	—
Kilimanjaro Life PremiumWellis	1,001 lb	—	—
Lima LifeWellis	739 lb	—	—
Lugano LifeWellis	853 lb	—	—
Malaga LifeWellis	739 lb	—	—
Mandala Life DeluxeWellis	855 lb	3,334 lb	66
Mandala Life PremiumWellis	855 lb	3,334 lb	66
Manhattan LifeWellis	617 lb	—	—
MarbellaWellis	518 lb	—	—
Marbella P&PWellis	518 lb	—	—
Milano P&PWellis	618 lb	—	—
Milano PROWellis	551 lb	—	—
Mont BlancWellis	815 lb	—	—
Monte RosaWellis	853 lb	—	—
Olympus LifeWellis	1,984 lb	—	—
Oslo P&PWellis	551 lb	—	—
Oslo PROWellis	507 lb	—	—
Prague LifeWellis	498 lb	—	—
Rental Escape Hot TubWellis	772 lb	—	—
Teide Life DeluxeWellis	686 lb	2,339 lb	63
Teide Life PremiumWellis	686 lb	2,339 lb	63
Vienna LifeWellis	848 lb	—	—

Empty and full are the maker's published figures; the dot links to the spec sheet. Load full is ours: full weight divided by the footprint, in lb per sq ft. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it.

Does the full weight include people?

It depends on the maker, so check before you compare two tubs. Of the 274 models that publish an empty weight, a full weight and a water capacity, 163 list a full weight within 100 lb of the empty tub plus its water. For 97, the full figure is 300 lb or more above that, so the maker counted something beyond tub and water.

How heavy is a swim spa by comparison?

Much heavier. The 166 swim spas that publish a full weight come to a median 18,588 lb, from 9,723 lb to 70,000 lb. Their sizes and depths are on swim spa sizes.

Common questions

How much does a hot tub weigh empty?

A median 777 lb across 390 models, from 260 lb for the Caldera Spas Aspire to 1,984 lb for the Wellis Olympus Life.

How much does a 2-person hot tub weigh?

A median 440 lb empty and 2,060 lb full, across the 15 two-seat models we track.

How much does a 4-person hot tub weigh?

A median 543 lb empty and 3,020 lb full, across 26 four-seat models.

How much does an 8-person hot tub weigh?

A median 966 lb empty and 5,860 lb full, across 13 eight-seat models.

How much does the water in a hot tub weigh?

About 8.3 lb a gallon at 70°F, so the 392 gallons in a median six-seater weigh about 3,261 lb. Hot water is slightly lighter, by well under 1%.

Sources

USGS Water Science School: water density usgs.gov · checked October 2026Water weighs 62.300 lb per cubic foot at 70°F and 61.998 at 100°F
NIST: how do you measure fuel at the gas pump nist.gov · checked October 2026A US gallon is 231 cubic inches

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