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How much does a saxophone weigh?

Typical weight
2.3–7 kg
That is 5.07–15.4 lb.

A conical brass instrument played with a single reed, invented by Adolphe Sax in the 1840s.

Alto saxophones 2.4-2.7 kg; tenors 3.3-3.6 kg; baritones 5.5-7 kg.

How that compares

Saxophone against things of a similar mass.

Games console 0.4–4.6 kg
Cello 2.7–4.5 kg
Projector 0.5–20 kg
Saxophone 2.3–7 kg
Guitar 1.4–5 kg
Coffee machine 1.5–6 kg
Rice cooker 1.4–7 kg
Chicken 1.5–5.5 kg

More about a saxophone

Common questions

How much does a saxophone weigh?
A saxophone weighs 2.3–7 kg (5.07–15.4 lb). Alto saxophones 2.4-2.7 kg; tenors 3.3-3.6 kg; baritones 5.5-7 kg.

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Sources

  1. Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked