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 · defined overall length
Also 7.546 ft
Defined overall length · defined specimen
Typical recorded range: 1.8 m to 2.9 m.
A little perspective
Grand piano vs Table tennis table: length comparison
The length of a table tennis table is about 1.19 times the overall length of a grand piano.
A grand piano is a large, horizontal stringed instrument played with a keyboard, commonly used for classical and concert music.
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
Defined overall length: 2.3 m; defined specimen; range 1.8 m–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.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked defined overall length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Table tennis table
Length: 2.74 m; standard.
2.74 × 1.525 m playing surface. Excludes surrounding space.
WA Government — table tennis dimensions
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 2.3 m
We compare the overall length of a grand piano. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same. 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 measured feature, not the edges of the image. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
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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