5 metres
5 mLength · definition
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Length & distance
Just how long is 5 metres?
Human scale
5 m
5 metres
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5 mLength
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Giraffe
A giraffe is an African mammal distinguished by its extremely long neck and legs, feeding mainly on tree leaves.
5 mHeight
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A little perspective
5 metres is approximately equal to the height of a giraffe.
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5 metres
Length: 5 m; definition.
The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.
Giraffe
Height: 5 m; defined specimen.
A chosen adult male at 5 m standing height and 1,000 kg. Species, sex and age affect both measurements.
The marked height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Measurement details
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Compare 5 metres with the height of a giraffe. The notes below explain how each value was chosen.
Giraffe
5 mHeight · defined specimen
A chosen adult male at 5 m standing height and 1,000 kg. Species, sex and age affect both measurements.
- Comparing
- Length ↔ Height
- Relative size
- 5 metres is approximately equal to the height of a giraffe.
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- The height of a giraffe: This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same.
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16.404 ftfeet
0.0031069 mimiles
3.3423 × 10⁻¹¹ AUastronomical units
5.285 × 10⁻¹⁶ lylight-years
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