5 pounds
2.268 kgMass · definition
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Ten-pin bowling pin
A ten-pin bowling pin is a skittle-shaped target used in bowling, designed to be knocked down by a rolling ball.
1.59 kgDefined regulation-range mass in kilograms
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5 pounds is about 1.43 times the regulation-range mass of a ten-pin bowling pin.
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5 pounds
Mass: 2.268 kg; definition.
The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.
Ten-pin bowling pin
Defined regulation-range mass: 1.59 kg; specified; range 1.531 kg–1.644 kg.
A ten-pin bowling pin is specified at 15 inches (381 mm) high. The selected 1.59 kg mass lies within the permitted regulation range.
United States Bowling Congress — Equipment specifications
The marked defined regulation-range mass is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Compare 5 pounds with the regulation-range mass of a ten-pin bowling pin. The notes below explain how each value was chosen.
Ten-pin bowling pin
1.59 kgDefined regulation-range mass · specified · range 1.531 kg–1.644 kg
A ten-pin bowling pin is specified at 15 inches (381 mm) high. The selected 1.59 kg mass lies within the permitted regulation range.
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- Mass ↔ Defined regulation-range mass
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- 5 pounds is about 1.43 times the regulation-range mass of a ten-pin bowling pin. 5 pounds is approximately 42.6% greater than the regulation-range mass of a ten-pin bowling pin.
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The diagram uses the recorded measurements. Details outside the marked spans do not set the scale.
- We use 1.59 kg for the regulation-range mass of a ten-pin bowling pin; the recorded range is 1.531 kg–1.644 kg.
Mass is distinct from weight: an object’s mass stays the same as gravity changes.
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