Measurements
Dimensions.
- 60"
- Width
- 72"
- Depth
- 40"
- Height
Doorway fit
Will a Grand Piano fit through a doorway?
May not fit - measure carefully. Smallest dimension: 40". Standard interior door: 32". Standard exterior door: 36".
Unlikely to fit
May fit diagonally
May fit diagonally
Moving tips
- Lead with the front edge when moving through doorways
- Can be rotated during movement to find the best angle
- Handle with care - this item is fragile
Measure smart
What to measure.
Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.
- 01Width, depth, and height of the item at its widest points, including feet, arms, handles, and headboards.
- 02The clear opening of the space, not the frame. A 36-inch door gives roughly 32 inches once the door and stops are accounted for.
- 03The item's smallest dimension. It decides whether tilting or turning it on its side gets it through.
- 04Diagonal clearance at turns, landings, and corners, where the real bottleneck usually is.
Don't make these
Common mistakes.
Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.
- ⚠Measuring the door frame instead of the clear opening, then losing two inches you assumed you had.
- ⚠Forgetting that feet, arms, and handles add to the nominal size printed on the box.
- ⚠Treating a soft mattress and a rigid frame the same. One compresses, the other does not.
- ⚠Planning the doorway but ignoring the turn at the top of the stairs.
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Frequently asked
Questions we keep getting.
What are the exact dimensions of a Grand Piano?
A standard Grand Piano measures 60 inches wide, 72 inches deep, and 40 inches tall. The smallest dimension is 40 inches, which is the critical measurement for doorway passage.
01Will a Grand Piano fit through a standard 32-inch doorway?
A Grand Piano may be challenging to fit through a 32-inch doorway as its smallest dimension is 40". It may fit diagonally with careful maneuvering.
02How should I move a Grand Piano through doorways?
Move the Grand Piano by leading with the front edge. Maintain a level position when possible.
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