Can your piano fit through the doorway and up the stairs? A piano weighs 300–1,000+ lbs. Dimensions, clearances, and why you need professional movers.
Pianos weigh 300–1,000+ lbs and require professional movers for any stair move. Upright pianos (58–60" wide) fit most doors when turned sideways. Grand pianos need legs removed and are moved on piano boards. Stair moves require 3–6 professionals with specialized equipment.
Hire professional piano movers — stairs are extremely dangerous.
Measure the door clear width and height. Upright pianos (58–60" wide, 24" deep) fit most 32"+ doors when turned sideways. Grand pianos must have the legs and pedal assembly removed first — the body is then moved on a piano board.
Run the a Piano Fit Through a Door CalculatorPianos are extremely heavy and cannot be tilted at steep angles. Hallway turns require the corridor to be wide enough for the piano's longest dimension to pivot. Map every turn and measure corridor width at each corner.
Run the Furniture Hallway Turning Radius Calculator CalculatorThis is the most dangerous part of any piano move. An upright piano (300–800 lbs) on stairs requires a professional team of 3–4 movers, a heavy-duty piano dolly, and stair ramps. Grand pianos (500–1,000+ lbs) often need a crane and window entry for upper floors.
Run the It Fit Up the Stairs CalculatorInstall the free ItemFits extension — it reads product dimensions on IKEA, Wayfair, Amazon and tells you if it fits before you buy.
Learn proven techniques for moving heavy furniture yourself. Covers furniture sliders, dollies, straps, disassembly, and measuring doorways before moving day.
Door widths range from 24 to 36 inches depending on type, era, and country. Know your door size before buying furniture or planning a move.
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