
The combination of thick pieces of lumber, the heavy cast iron plate (sometimes called a harp), and numerous other components make the piano one of the heaviest musical instruments on the market. The heavyweight of a piano mostly due to the cast iron harp. This component makes up almost 70% of the overall weight of this instrument.

How Much Does a Vertical and Upright Piano Weigh? Here is a general breakdown of how much different types of pianos weight so you can get an idea of how much yours might weigh if you’re attempting to move one. Vertical pianos are the typical piano that you might find in your school auditorium or music school. They have flat backs and are square / rectangle in shape.

There are 4 types of vertical pianos that vary in size: Spinet Pianos, Console Pianos, Studio Pianos, and Upright Pianos.
