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How much does a violin weigh?

Typical weight
350–550 g
That is 0.772–1.21 lb, or 0.35–0.55 kg.

The smallest and highest-pitched member of the violin family, tuned in fifths from G3.

Full-size (4/4) instrument without case or bow.

How that compares

Violin against things of a similar mass.

Mallard 0.7–1.6 kg
Backpack 0.25–2.6 kg
Peregrine falcon 0.33–1.5 kg
American lobster 0.45–20 kg
Hair dryer 0.35–1.1 kg
Tablet 290–720 g
Violin 350–550 g
Smartphone 130–240 g

More about a violin

Common questions

How much does a violin weigh?
A violin weighs 350–550 g (0.772–1.21 lb). Full-size (4/4) instrument without case or bow.

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Sources

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

How these figures are compiled and checked