How Much Does My Piano Weigh? Grand and Upright Weight
Measure the height or length of your piano to accurately estimate the weight of your piano and match with the pianos in the photos below (scroll).
C. Bechstein Pianos are a European household brand name that are cited in the examples below.
How much does a piano weigh?
In general, uprights weigh 500lbs/226kg and grand pianos match that, or double that in weight!
The smallest upright piano weighs almost 500lbs/226kg! Whereas the largest concert grands weigh over 1,100lbs/498kg!
Upright Piano Weight
Small Upright: 476lbs/215kg - (Bechstein A2)
Medium Upright: 492 lbs/223kg - (Bechstein A4)
Large Upright: 586 lbs/265kg - (Bechstein A6)
Grand Piano Weight
Baby Grand piano weight: 699lbs/317kg - (Bechstein L167)
Medium Grand: 880 lbs/399kg - (Bechstein B212)
Semi-concert grand: 963 lbs/436kg - (Bechstein C234)
Large Concert Grand: 1,148 lbs/520kg - (Bechstein D282)
How much does an upright piano weigh?
In general, upright pianos weigh roughly 500lbs.
Bechstein is a household piano brand name in Germany, which is precisely why we use it to demonstrate sample piano weights.
The smallest upright piano weighs almost 500lbs!
(Spinets 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
Different Types of Pianos and Their Weight Range
There are different types of pianos available on the market, from acoustic to electric pianos. The main piano types are upright and grand pianos.
The upright pianos come in different sizes, such as the smallest vertical pianos or console pianos, typical pianos for home use, and the larger standard upright pianos.
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.
A medium large piano weighs about 500lbs!
492 Pounds/223kg: 3 Feet 11 inches Tall
C. Bechstein A4
A large upright piano weighs well over 500lbs!
586 Pounds/266kg: 4 Feet 1 Inches Tall
C. Bechstein A6
How much does a grand piano weigh?
Grand pianos can weigh between 600lbs+ to over 1,100lbs+!
A small baby grand piano weighs almost 700lbs!
699 Pounds/317kg: 5 Feet 5 Inches Long
Bechstein L167
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
A medium large grand piano weighs almost 900lbs!
880 Pounds/399kg: 6 Feet 11 Inches Long
C. Bechstein B212
A large grand piano weighs almost 1,000lbs!
963 Pounds/437kg: 7 Feet 8 Inches Long
C. Bechstein C234
The largest grand pianos weigh over 1,100lbs!
1,148 Pounds/521kg: 9 Feet 3 Inches Long
C. Bechstein D282
Thank you for reading!
-Kev
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