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Last updated: March 2026

How Wide Do Stairs Need to Be for a Piano?

An upright piano is 24" deep and fits most stairs. At 400–800 lbs, weight and landing turns are the real challenges — not stair width.

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Whether it fits depends on measurements most people get wrong.

Key Measurement

Piano depth (24–26") fits 28"+ clear stairs. Piano width (58–60") needs 60"+ landing for turns.

Standard Dimensions

Item: Upright piano: 58"W × 24"D × 48"H (400–800 lbs).

Space: Standard stairs: 36"W (31" clear). Landing: 36–42" typically.

Actual clear openings are usually 1–2″ smaller than the labeled size.

Your exact dimensions probably aren't "standard." Small measurement errors cause big problems — 1 inch can be the difference between fitting and getting stuck.

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What to Measure

1Piano depth — upright: 24–26" (goes depth-first up stairs); this is the stair-width-critical dimension
2Piano width — 58–60"; this determines whether the piano fits around landing turns
3Piano weight — upright: 400–800 lbs. This determines crew size (4 minimum) and equipment needs
4Landing dimensions — the piano must rotate at each turn; landings need 60"+ in the turn direction

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Attempting a DIY piano move on stairs — pianos require professional movers with piano boards, stair ramps, and 4+ person crews
Measuring stair width but not the landing — the piano always fits on the straight sections (24" deep); landings are where moves fail
Not protecting the piano and stairs — a piano on stairs can gouge treads and damage the finish; use ramps, blankets, and protective boards

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum stair width for an upright piano?

An upright piano on a piano board is about 26" wide going depth-first. Any stairway with 28"+ clear width handles the straight run. The landing turn is the bottleneck — you need 60"+ of landing length to pivot the 58"-wide piano.

How much does it cost to move a piano upstairs?

Professional piano movers charge $300–800 for stair delivery depending on the number of flights, landing turns, and piano type. Grand pianos and U-shaped stairways cost more. Never attempt a stair piano move without professionals.

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