Paperclip
A paperclip is a small bent wire device used to hold sheets of paper together.
How big is it?
3.3 cm long
Also 1.299 in
Length · example
A little perspective
Paperclip vs UK £2 coin: length comparison
The length of a paperclip is about 1.16 times the diameter of a UK £2 coin.
A UK £2 coin is the bimetallic two-pound denomination of the pound sterling circulation coinage.
Both rulers start at the same zero and share one linear scale. Artwork keeps its original proportions.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Paperclip
Length: 3.3 cm; example.
A 33 mm, 1 g example. Wire thickness and type vary.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
UK £2 coin
Specified diameter: 2.84 cm; specified.
Bimetallic UK two-pound circulation format: 28.4 mm diameter, 2.5 mm thickness and 12 g mass. Bimetallic means an outer ring and inner disc; earlier single-metal or collector issues are not the comparison input.
Royal Mint — bimetallic £2 specifications
The marked specified diameter is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why this measurement?
Why we use 3.3 cm
We compare the length of a paperclip. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same.
A 33 mm, 1 g example. Wire thickness and type vary.
The marked horizontal span follows the measured feature, not the edges of the image. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 cm | Not recorded | example | |
| 1 g | Not recorded | example |
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Nearest lower valueEveryday objectsUK £2 coin2.84 cmSpecified diameterA UK £2 coin is the bimetallic two-pound denomination of the pound sterling circulation coinage.
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Nearest higher valueEveryday objectsStrawberry4 cmDefined fruit lengthA strawberry is a sweet, red fruit produced by plants of the genus Fragaria, commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts.Sources and method
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