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 long
Also 8.858 ft
Defined vehicle length · defined specimen
Typical recorded range: 2.2 m to 3.4 m.
A little perspective
About the same scale as Table tennis table.
Table tennis table: 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
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
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
For comparison, this page uses defined vehicle length. This is labelled defined specimen: an explicit comparison model rather than a claim that every example has the same value. 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.
The marked horizontal span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Hansom cab 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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Nearest lower value · TransportHorse-drawn gig2.4 mA horse-drawn gig is a light, two-wheeled carriage designed for one or two passengers, pulled by a single horse.
Around the same scale · Living thingsHorse2.4 mA horse is a large domesticated mammal used for riding, work, and sport.
Nearest higher value · TransportFarm wagon3.1 mA farm wagon is a four-wheeled vehicle drawn by animals and used to transport goods or produce on a farm.Sources and method
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SportTable tennis table2.74 mA table tennis table is a flat, rectangular surface divided by a net for playing the game of table tennis.
Living thingsAmerican bison2.8 mThe American bison is a large grazing mammal native to North America, recognised for its humped shoulders and thick fur.
SpaceParker Solar Probe3 mThe Parker Solar Probe is a NASA spacecraft launched to study the Sun’s outer atmosphere at close range.
TransportPedal-powered rail trolley2.4 mA pedal-powered rail trolley is a lightweight vehicle propelled by pedalling, designed to travel along railway tracks for recreation or transport.
PeopleAdult in a spacesuit1.9 mAn adult in a spacesuit is a person wearing a pressurised suit and life-support system for survival outside Earth's atmosphere.
SportVolleyball net post2.55 mA volleyball net post is a vertical support used to hold a volleyball net in place during play, positioned outside the sidelines according to official rules.