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How heavy was a full suit of armor?

A complete suit of armor is estimated at about 20 to 25 kilograms.

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Question

What kind of weight are we looking at for a full set of armor?

Short answer

About 20 to 25 kilograms for an entire suit.

Notes

The estimate for a full suit of armor is about 20 to 25 kilograms. That is lighter than might be expected, although the brief answer does not distinguish between different kinds of harness.