5 grams
5 gMass · definition
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5 g
5 grams
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0.005 kgMass in kilograms
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US nickel
A US nickel is a five-cent coin made primarily of a copper-nickel alloy.
0.005 kgMass in kilograms
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5 grams is approximately equal to the mass of a US nickel.
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5 grams
Mass: 5 g; definition.
The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.
US nickel
Mass: 5 g; specified.
Cupro-nickel US nickel: 21.21 mm diameter, 1.95 mm thickness and 5 g mass. These nominal specifications do not describe every historical composition.
US Mint — circulating coin specifications
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Compare 5 grams with the mass of a US nickel. The notes below explain how each value was chosen.
US nickel
5 gMass · specified
Cupro-nickel US nickel: 21.21 mm diameter, 1.95 mm thickness and 5 g mass. These nominal specifications do not describe every historical composition.
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- 5 grams is approximately equal to the mass of a US nickel.
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