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Violin

Violin has an estimated weight of ≈500 grams. It ranks #36 of 37 in the Instruments category.

Source excerpt: A full-size acoustic violin.

Position in category

37 Items in category 103 kilograms Category average 45.4 kilograms Category median 0.172 grams–454 kilograms Category span

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Weight ladder

How this item compares with its eight closest neighbours on a logarithmic scale.

≈500 grams
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Weight details

Typical ≈500 grams
Minimum 500 grams
Maximum 500 grams
Value type Approximate
Weight reference text

Violin weighs about 500 grams

Unit conversions

Kilograms0.5 kilograms
Pounds1.1 pounds
Metric tonnes0.0005 tonnes
Grams500 grams
Ounces17.6 ounces
Stones0.079 stones

Source

1 sources
The 9 Heaviest Musical Instruments In The World weightofstuff.com · Everyday Objects · Section: Weight reference · Article updated 2024-05-17
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Frequently asked questions

How much does Violin weigh?

Violin typically weighs about ≈500 grams, within a recorded range of 500 grams.

Where does Violin rank among Instruments?

It ranks #36 of 37 entries in Instruments, heavier than 12% of items in the dataset.

Where do these weight figures come from?

The data comes from 1 source articles on weightofstuff.com, most recently updated on 2026-11-06.

Dataset information

Items indexed <built-in method items of dict object at 0x7fb450340600>
Source articles 430
Categories 11
Confidence Medium
Category Instruments
Category rank #36 of 37
Weight position Heavier than 12% of items
Updated 2026-11-06
Measurement type Mass
Dataset ID violin
URL slug violin

Confidence reflects how explicit the source wording is: exact values are high, ranges or approximations are medium, and vague statements are low.