10 µm cell
A cell is the basic structural unit of living organisms. Cells vary enormously in shape, function and size.
Also known as: human cell
How big is it?
10 µm across
Diameter · example
A little perspective
About the same scale as Dust particle.
Dust particle: Dust is a mixture of tiny solid particles from sources such as soil, fibres, skin and pollen.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
10 µm cell
A 10 µm diameter teaching example, not a universal cell size.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked diameter is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Dust particle
A chosen 10 µm particle. Dust is a mixture, not a single size or material.
University of Utah — Cell size and scale
The marked characteristic size is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why this measurement?
Why we use 10 µm
For comparison, this page uses diameter. This is labelled example: an explicit comparison model rather than a claim that every example has the same value.
A 10 µm diameter teaching example, not a universal cell size.
The marked horizontal span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
10 µm cell dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 µm | Not recorded | example | |
| 1 ng | Not recorded | defined specimen |
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Nearest lower value · MicroscopicRed blood cell7.5 µmA red blood cell is a specialised blood cell that transports oxygen using haemoglobin.
Around the same scale · MicroscopicDust particle10 µmDust is a mixture of tiny solid particles from sources such as soil, fibres, skin and pollen.
Nearest higher value · MicroscopicNeuron cell body20 µmA neuron cell body, or soma, is the central part of a nerve cell containing its nucleus.Sources and method
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MicroscopicRed blood cell7.5 µmA red blood cell is a specialised blood cell that transports oxygen using haemoglobin.
Microscopic2 µm bacterium2 µmA bacterium is a single-celled microorganism without a membrane-bound nucleus.
MicroscopicDNA double helix2 nmDNA is the molecule that stores hereditary information in living organisms.
Living thingsHoneybee1.5 cmA honeybee is a social insect that lives in a colony and gathers nectar and pollen from flowers.MicroscopicDust particle10 µmDust is a mixture of tiny solid particles from sources such as soil, fibres, skin and pollen.
MicroscopicYeast cell5 µmYeast is a group of single-celled fungi.
PeopleSperm cell50 µmA sperm cell is a male reproductive cell with a compact head, energy-producing midpiece and a flagellum used for movement.MicroscopicNeuron cell body20 µmA neuron cell body, or soma, is the central part of a nerve cell containing its nucleus.