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title: "How much does a saxophone weigh?"
description: "A saxophone weighs 2.3–7 kg (5.07–15.4 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/saxophone/
site: "At One Place"
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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

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## 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

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)