CT Weight Limit

CT scanners do have a weight limit. If you weigh more than 300 pounds, you should call around to different facilities to find out what their weight limits are. Most CT scanners have a limit of around 300-350 pounds. Some will accept up to 400 pounds. The CT technologist should know.

There are a few CT manufacturers that are increasing weight limits to exceed 400 pounds. These type of CT scanners are not typical. CT scanners that can accept weight limits above 400 pounds are called bariatric CT scanners.

Hospitals and other facilities that specialize in bariatrics, the treatment of obesity, may have these type of CT scanners.