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title: "How much does a violin weigh?"
description: "A violin weighs 350–550 g (0.772–1.21 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/violin/
site: "At One Place"
---

# 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

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- [How much does a violin cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/violin/) — 100–20,000 $
- [Violin vs Trumpet](https://atoneplace.net/vs/trumpet-vs-violin/) — Side by side
- [Violin vs Guitar](https://atoneplace.net/vs/guitar-vs-violin/) — Side by side

## 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

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