Mass

Just how heavy is 500 grams?

In your hand

500 g

500 grams

The quantity is exact as entered.

0.5 kgMass in kilograms

0 kg

Fencing foil

A fencing foil is a lightweight sword used in the sport of fencing, designed for thrusting with a blunted tip.

0.5 kgMaximum ready-to-use mass in kilograms

0 kg

Bar length measures mass, not physical size. Both bars start at zero kilograms (kg). Pictures identify the objects only.

A little perspective

500 grams is approximately equal to the maximum ready-to-use mass of a fencing foil.

Measurements, assumptions & sources +

500 grams

Mass: 500 g; definition.

The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.

NIST — SI conversion factors

Fencing foil

Maximum ready-to-use mass: 500 g; specified.

A senior fencing foil is limited to 110 cm overall and 500 g ready for use. The flexible blade, guard, grip and button tip are all included in the measured length.

FIE — Material rules

The marked maximum ready-to-use mass is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.

Measurement details

Why these numbers?

Compare 500 grams with the maximum ready-to-use mass of a fencing foil. The notes below explain how each value was chosen.

500 grams

500 g

Mass · definition

The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.

Fencing foil

500 g

Maximum ready-to-use mass · specified

A senior fencing foil is limited to 110 cm overall and 500 g ready for use. The flexible blade, guard, grip and button tip are all included in the measured length.

Comparing: Mass ↔ Maximum ready-to-use mass
Relative size: 500 grams is approximately equal to the maximum ready-to-use mass of a fencing foil.