Poppy seed
A poppy seed is an edible seed produced by plants in the poppy family and commonly used in breads and other foods.
How big is it?
1 mm long
Also 0.03937 in
Length · example
A little perspective
About twice the diameter of Grain of sand.
Grain of sand: A grain of sand is a tiny fragment of rock or mineral, commonly found on beaches and in soil.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Poppy seed
Example seed: 1 mm long and 0.5 mg. Not a botanical mean.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Grain of sand
Separate illustrative measurements: 0.5 mm across; 1 mg mass. Mineral and shape vary.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked diameter is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 1 mm
For comparison, this page uses length. This is labelled example: an explicit comparison model rather than a claim that every example has the same value.
Example seed: 1 mm long and 0.5 mg. Not a botanical mean.
The marked horizontal span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Poppy seed dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mm | Not recorded | example | |
| 500 µg | Not recorded | example |
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Nearest lower value · MicroscopicGrain of sand500 µmA grain of sand is a tiny fragment of rock or mineral, commonly found on beaches and in soil.
Around the same scale · Everyday thingsChia seed2 mmA chia seed is the edible seed of the Salvia hispanica plant, often used in foods such as puddings and cereals.
Nearest higher value · Living thingsCopepod2 mmA copepod is a tiny aquatic crustacean found in marine and freshwater environments, playing a key role in aquatic food webs.Sources and method
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MicroscopicGrain of sand500 µmA grain of sand is a tiny fragment of rock or mineral, commonly found on beaches and in soil.Living thingsCopepod2 mmA copepod is a tiny aquatic crustacean found in marine and freshwater environments, playing a key role in aquatic food webs.Everyday thingsChia seed2 mmA chia seed is the edible seed of the Salvia hispanica plant, often used in foods such as puddings and cereals.
Everyday thingsQuinoa seed2 mmA quinoa seed is the edible seed of the Chenopodium quinoa plant, commonly used as a grain substitute in cooking.
MicroscopicSalt crystal300 µmA salt crystal is a small, naturally occurring or manufactured piece of sodium chloride used in food and industry.
Living thingsSesame seed3 mmA sesame seed is an oil-rich edible seed produced by the sesame plant and used whole, ground or pressed for oil.
Living thingsSmall ant5 mmAn ant is a social insect that lives in an organised colony, usually with workers, a queen and specialised roles.
Everyday thingsLentil5 mmA lentil is the edible, lens-shaped seed of the Lens culinaris plant, widely used in soups and stews.