Hansom cab
A hansom cab is a two-wheeled, horse-drawn carriage with a driver’s seat behind the passenger compartment, once common in cities.
Also known as: hansom carriage, hansom
How big is it?
2.7 m · defined vehicle length
Also 8.858 ft
Defined vehicle length · defined specimen
Typical recorded range: 2.2 m to 3.4 m.
A little perspective
Hansom cab vs Table tennis table: length comparison
The length of a table tennis table is about 1.01 times the vehicle length of a hansom cab.
A hansom cab is a two-wheeled, horse-drawn carriage with a driver’s seat behind the passenger compartment, once common in cities.
A table tennis table is a flat, rectangular surface divided by a net for playing the game of table tennis.
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Hansom cab
Defined vehicle length: 2.7 m; defined specimen; range 2.2 m–3.4 m.
A defined two-wheeled hansom cab 2.7 m long, 400 kg and travelling at 5 m/s. Shafts are included in length; the horse, driver, passenger and harness are excluded.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked defined vehicle length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Table tennis table
Length: 2.74 m; standard.
2.74 × 1.525 m playing surface. Excludes surrounding space.
WA Government — table tennis dimensions
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 2.7 m
We compare the vehicle length of a hansom cab. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same. The recorded range is 2.2 m to 3.4 m.
A defined two-wheeled hansom cab 2.7 m long, 400 kg and travelling at 5 m/s. Shafts are included in length; the horse, driver, passenger and harness are excluded.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 m | 2.2 m to 3.4 m | defined specimen | |
| 400 kg | 300 kg to 550 kg | defined specimen | |
| 5 m/s | 3 m/s to 8 m/s | defined specimen |
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