2 grams
2 gMass · definition
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2 g
2 grams
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0.002 kgMass in kilograms
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US dime
A US dime is a ten-cent coin, the smallest denomination in US currency above the penny and nickel.
0.002268 kgMass in kilograms
0 kg
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The mass of a US dime is about 1.13 times 2 grams.
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2 grams
Mass: 2 g; definition.
The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.
US dime
Mass: 2.268 g; specified.
Standard copper-nickel clad US dime: 17.91 mm diameter, 1.35 mm thickness and 2.268 g mass. Earlier silver dimes do not share this mass.
US Mint — circulating coin specifications
The marked mass is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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US dime
2.268 gMass · specified
Standard copper-nickel clad US dime: 17.91 mm diameter, 1.35 mm thickness and 2.268 g mass. Earlier silver dimes do not share this mass.
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- Relative size
- The mass of a US dime is about 1.13 times 2 grams. The mass of a US dime is approximately 13.4% greater than 2 grams.
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