5 grams
5 gMass · definition
The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.
Mass
Just how heavy is 5 grams?
In your hand
5 g
0.005 kgkilograms
0.011023 lbpounds
5 × 10⁻⁶ ttonnes
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5 grams5 gMass · definition
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US nickel5 gMass · specified
Bar length measures mass, not physical size.
A little perspective
5 grams and US nickel have approximately the same mass.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
5 grams
The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.
US nickel
21.21 mm nominal diameter; 5 g.
US Mint — circulating coin specifications
The marked mass is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Measurement details
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The visual compares mass with mass. The records below preserve each value’s basis and caveats.
US nickel
5 gMass · specified
21.21 mm nominal diameter; 5 g.
- Comparing
- Mass ↔ Mass
- Relative size
- The two selected measurements are approximately equal.
How to read the visual
The labelled spans and stored measurements determine the scale; unmeasured illustration details do not.
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