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The weight of a wallet is so significant it can make the difference between whether you keep it in your front or back pocket, how it feels in the pocket, and how much you enjoy it. Because of this, I have researched various options in various categories to find out how much wallets weigh on average.
What do minimalist metal wallets weigh?
The growth of minimalist metal wallets is a welcome site in the industry! They help you get rid of everything you don’t need out of your wallet and keep your cards easily accessible and in your front pocket. These wallets range in weight from the Ridge Aluminum Wallet at 2 ounces (57 grams) to the Ekster Cardholder at 3.07 ounces (87 grams). Regardless of your choice, they are all lightweight and easy to carry in your front pocket.
| The Wallet | Ounces (oz) | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| Ekster Aluminum Cardholder | 3.07 | 87 |
| Dango M1 Maverick Rail Wallet | 5 | 142 |
| Ridge Aluminum Wallet | 2 | 57 |
| Axwell Aluminum Wallet | 2.6 | 74 |
| KeyMarx Metal Wallet | 2.2 | 63 |
What do minimalist leather wallets weigh?
You don’t have to have an aluminum build to have a lightweight wallet; you instead can opt for a minimalist leather wallet for that softer feel yet lighter design. My favorite wallets in this category range in weight from the Distil Union Wally Micro Wallet at only .5 ounces (14 grams) to the Everyman New Holden Card Wallet at 1.8 ounces (51 grams).
| The Wallet | Ounces (oz) | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| Open Sea Leather Co Gun Deck Mini | 1.2 | 35 |
| Everyman New Holden Card Wallet | 1.8 | 51 |
| Tanner Goods Journeyman | 1 | 28 |
| Distil Union Wally Micro Wallet | .5 | 14 |
| Robrasim Minimalist Slim Wallet | 1.6 | 45 |
What do bifold wallets weigh?
I was surprised to find out that bifold wallets are pretty lightweight! While they may be bulkier than minimalist wallets, they keep their weight down quite well. They range in weight from Columbia’s Passcase at 1.8 ounces (51 grams) to Fossil’s Derrick at 3 ounces (85 grams).
| The Wallet | Ounces (oz) | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| Fossil Derrick Leather Wallet | 3 | 85 |
| Bellroy Note | 1.6 | 44 |
| Columbia Passcase Wallet | 1.8 | 51 |
| Herschel Roy | 2.5 | 71 |
| Bosca ITALIA | 2.9 | 82 |
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What do trifold wallets weigh?
While Trifolds may be a dying breed, there are plenty of excellent options on the market for these wallets. They can range in weight from the 1.5 ounces (43 grams) Billy Kirk to the hefty Frenchie Co Speed Wallet at a whopping 5.6 ounces (159 grams).
| The Wallet | Ounces (oz) | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| The Frenchie Co. Speed Wallet | 5.6 | 159 |
| Fossil Men’s Leather Trifold Wallet | 3 | 85 |
| Billy Kirk | 1.5 | 43 |
| Leatherology Black Oil Trifold | 2.4 | 68 |
| Bosca Double I.D. Old Leather | 2 | 57 |
What do money clips weigh?
This is by far the lightest weight way to carry money! Doing away with any form of frame for your cards and cash has its benefits. These range in weight from the Gerber Gear version at 2.9 ounces (82 grams) to the incredibly low weight of the Travelambo Carbon Fiber version at just .32 ounces (9 grams).
| The Wallet | Ounces (oz) | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| Gerber Gear GDC Pocket Knife Money Clip | 2.9 | 82 |
| Perfect Order Money Clip | .63 | 18 |
| Travelambo Carbon Fiber Money Clip | .32 | 9 |
| Ridge Money Clip | 1.6 | 45 |
| TUMI Nassau Ballistic Etched | 1 | 28 |
Final Thoughts
Wallets vary in weight, depending on their size, material, style of wallet, and so much more. Make sure you weigh (pun intended) all the different options out there to see what works for you!
Men’s wallets range from up to 5 ounces (142 grams) or more, all the way down to the money clip that can way only .32 ounces (9 grams).
