Grand piano
A grand piano is a large, horizontal stringed instrument played with a keyboard, commonly used for classical and concert music.
Also known as: concert grand piano
How big is it?
2.3 m long
Also 7.546 ft
Defined overall length · defined specimen
Typical recorded range: 1.8 m to 2.9 m.
A little perspective
Table tennis table is about 1.19 times larger on this measurement.
Table tennis table: A table tennis table is a flat, rectangular surface divided by a net for playing the game of table tennis.
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Grand piano
A defined concert-style grand piano 2.3 m long and 500 kg. Baby grands are substantially shorter and individual instruments vary.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked defined overall length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Table tennis table
2.74 × 1.525 m playing surface. Excludes surrounding space.
WA Government — table tennis dimensions
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Why we use 2.3 m
For comparison, this page uses defined overall length. This is labelled defined specimen: an explicit comparison model rather than a claim that every example has the same value. The recorded range is 1.8 m to 2.9 m.
A defined concert-style grand piano 2.3 m long and 500 kg. Baby grands are substantially shorter and individual instruments vary.
The marked vertical span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Grand piano dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 m | 1.8 m to 2.9 m | defined specimen | |
| 500 kg | 300 kg to 600 kg | defined specimen |
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