About how much does the cast iron frame of an upright piano weigh?

April 22, 2013 2:26 PM

A piano frame (also called a harp or plate) is a big cast iron piece that the strings attach to. About how much does the cast iron frame of an upright piano weigh?
posted by Jackson to Technology (3 answers total)

Best answer: When I scrapped mine, the final weight was about 250 lbs.
posted by bfranklin at 3:06 PM on April 22, 2013

How much does a cast-iron plate weigh?
posted by notme at 5:22 PM on April 22, 2013

Best answer: No strings -
For a full size tall upright piano, 200lbs
For the more common midsize piano, probably 150 ish
Grand pianos are way heavier.

Source: Mr. Arnicae, musician
posted by arnicae at 7:09 PM on April 22, 2013