Almond
An almond is the edible seed of the almond tree, commonly eaten as a nut or used in cooking.
How big is it?
1.2 g · mass
Mass · example
A little perspective
Almond vs Antarctic krill: mass comparison
An Antarctic krill has about 1.25 times the mass of an almond.
An almond is the edible seed of the almond tree, commonly eaten as a nut or used in cooking.
Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) are small, shrimp-like marine crustaceans that serve as a vital food source for many Antarctic animals.
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Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Almond
Mass: 1.2 g; example.
Defined example; real examples vary. The 1.2 g mass is an explicit assumption, not a species average or product specification.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked mass is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Antarctic krill
Defined wet mass: 1.5 g; representative specimen; range 1 g–2 g.
A defined adult Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) 6 cm long with a 1.5 g wet mass. Body length excludes the antennae; sex, maturity and feeding condition affect size.
Australian Antarctic Program — Antarctic krill
The marked defined wet mass is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 1.2 g
We compare the mass of an almond. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same.
Defined example; real examples vary. The 1.2 g mass is an explicit assumption, not a species average or product specification.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 g | Not recorded | example |
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Nearest higher valueLiving thingsAntarctic krill1.5 gDefined wet massAntarctic krill (Euphausia superba) are small, shrimp-like marine crustaceans that serve as a vital food source for many Antarctic animals.Sources and method
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