How Much Does My Piano Weigh? Grand and Upright Weight

Pianos are heavy instruments, especially when it comes to moving them around only a few inches in the livingroom. To find out how much they weigh, Measure the height or length of your piano to accurately estimate the weight of your heavy piano and match with the pianos in the photos below (scroll).

C. Bechstein Pianos are a very popular type of piano brand named in the examples below. View the images of the uprights and grand and their specific weights down below.

How much does a piano weigh?

In general, uprights weigh 500lbs/226kg and grand pianos match that, or double that in weight! It's primarily due to the heavy material of the cast iron harp included in each piano.

The smallest upright pianos weigh almost 500lbs/226kg! Whereas the largest concert grands weigh over 1,100lbs/498kg!

C. Bechstein pianos tend to be heavier pianos due to their superior quality. They've neatly put together the different weights of each of their most popular models.

Upright Piano's Weight

Small Upright: 476lbs/215kg - (Bechstein A2) 3 Feet 9 Inches Tall

Medium Upright: 492 lbs/223kg - (Bechstein A4) 3 Feet 11 inches Tall

Large Upright: 586 lbs/265kg - (Bechstein A6) 4 Feet 1 Inches Tall

Grand Piano's Weight

Baby Grand piano weight: 699lbs/317kg - (Bechstein L167) 5 Feet 5 Inches Long

Small Grand Pianos weight: 600-800lbs/272-362kg: 6 Feet 0 Inches Long

Medium Grand: 880 lbs/399kg - (Bechstein B212) 6 Feet 11 Inches Long

Semi-concert grand: 963 lbs/436kg - (Bechstein C234) 7 Feet 8 Inches Long

Large Concert Grand: 1,148 lbs/520kg - (Bechstein D282) 9 Feet 3 Inches Long

How much does an upright piano weigh?

In general, the average weight of an upright piano is 500lbs! Whether it's a small upright or a large upright, 500lbs is the average piano weight for vertical pianos.

C. Bechstein is now a household piano brand name in the United States, which is why it's a good example to use as sample weights for pianos in this article!

The smallest upright piano weighs almost 500lbs!

(Spinet pianos on the other hand, are 500lbs or less and are about 3 feet tall).

476 Pounds/216kg: 3 Feet 9 Inches Tall

C. Bechstein A2

C. Bechstein's smallest upright piano is a bit heavier than most spinets or small consoles, however, the weight isn't heavier by much than the smallest spinets/consoles around the world.

A medium large piano weighs about 500lbs!

492 Pounds/223kg: 3 Feet 11 inches Tall

C. Bechstein A4

The C. Bechstein A4 has the median weight of most upright pianos. If you have an upright pianos, I would figure that it weighs about 500lbs.

Read my in-depth review about the Academy series: Bechstein A2 Academy Upright Piano Technical Review

A full-size upright piano weighs well over 500lbs!

586 Pounds/266kg: 4 Feet 1 Inches Tall

C. Bechstein A6

Older upright pianos, which are some of the tallest uprights weigh in the ballpark of 600+ pounds!

How much does a grand piano weigh?

Professional Grand pianos can weigh between 600lbs+ to over 1,100lbs+! Measuring the length of grand pianos is the easiest thing to do to determine how much it weighs.*

A small baby grand piano weighs almost 700lbs!

699 Pounds/317kg: 5 Feet 5 Inches Long

Bechstein L167

Older, smaller grand pianos weigh less than 700 lbs. If you can easily lift up one of the legs, it's closer to a 500 lb instrument.

Since Bechstein's are higher quality, they'll weigh more. So, it's safe to say that an older small grand will weigh about 500lbs.

Small Grand Pianos weigh between 600-800 pounds

600-800 Pounds/272-362kg: 6 Feet 0 Inches Long

Average piano weight of a small grand

Any 6 foot long grand piano will weigh between 500-600 lbs.

The only exception would be if the piano has a player piano system inside of it!

A medium large grand piano weighs almost 900lbs!

880 Pounds/399kg: 6 Feet 11 Inches Long

C. Bechstein B212

Semi-large grands tend to be heavier, where you really need at least 2 people to help move them. One person lifts, while the other slides it across the floor.

Whenever moving a piano that's this size, get a professional piano mover. Read: How to move a piano - When to Hire Professionals

A large grand piano weighs almost 1,000lbs!

963 Pounds/437kg: 7 Feet 8 Inches Long

C. Bechstein C234

Most large Grand Pianos weigh 1,000lbs!

Unless you know that the piano is a concert grand, chances are that the piano weighs no more than 1,000lbs.

The Bigger Concert Grands weigh over 1,100lbs!

1,148 Pounds/521kg: 9 Feet 3 Inches Long

C. Bechstein D282

The largest concert grands weigh over 1,100lbs!

Nowadays, concert grands may also have player piano systems built-in, which brings the total weight of the piano even higher!

Need to move your piano with or without professional movers?

It's important to keep in mind that professional piano movers know how to move pianos safely. They typically have 2-3 strong people on staff to move pianos at any given time.

Consider reading my article: "How to move a piano: When to Hire Movers."

If you're interested in a professional moving company for pianos near NYC, read my article: "Best NYC Piano Movers: Professional Moving Services 2025." Their professional help is worth the wait (and the fee)!

Don't sweat it, get professional piano moving help today! (Your spine will thank you later, or, at least not keep you up at night!)

Different Types of Pianos and Their Weight Range

There are different types of vertical pianos and grand pianos available on the market, from acoustic to electric pianos. The main types of acoustic pianos are upright and grand pianos, which weigh more than most other instruments.

The upright pianos come in different sizes, such as compact upright pianos or console pianos, typical pianos for home use, and the larger standard upright pianos. Most uprights weigh between 400-600lbs, as detailed in this article.

On the other hand, grand pianos are categorized into different weight ranges, such as the baby and classic grand pianos, semi-concert grand pianos, and large grand pianos. Most grand pianos have a broader weight range, between 700-1,100+ pounds!

The Overall Weight of the Piano

The weight of a piano is affected by several factors, such as the type of wood used, the heavy cast iron plate, and the size.

The heaviest part of a piano is the plate, which can weigh up to 500 lbs.

Any other components such as a Damppchaser, Player piano system, silent system etc. adds significantly to the weight of a piano.

Remember, grand pianos can weigh far more than uprights. Although, some smaller grands and larger uprights weigh about the same.

The smallest uprights weigh the least, but aren't very lightweight, either!

Just be sure to be careful if you decide to move a piano. It's often better to hire professional movers to protect the piano, protect your body, and protect the floors in the home!

Thank you for reading!

-Kev

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