Big Block Weight Differences

I am pretty sure the BB factory iron heads [ bare ] weigh 44-45 lb. Valves, springs do not enter the equation because they are needed with any head. Now, I could be wrong about the weight but I am 95%+ sure. Valves with alum heads might be lighter if they have 11/32" stems.
Aluminum heads loaded weigh 29 pounds factory big blocks loaded are 50 pounds