Grain of rice
A grain of rice is the edible seed of the rice plant, widely consumed as a staple food.
How big is it?
7 mm long
Also 0.2756 in
Length · example
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About the same scale as Housefly.
Housefly: A housefly is a common flying insect often found near human habitation and associated with transmitting diseases.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Grain of rice
Uncooked illustrative grain, 7 mm long and 25 mg.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Housefly
A chosen 7 mm housefly body. Legs and wings extend beyond the measured span.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked body length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 7 mm
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Uncooked illustrative grain, 7 mm long and 25 mg.
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Recorded properties
Grain of rice dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mm | Not recorded | example | |
| 25 mg | Not recorded | example |
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Nearest lower value · Everyday thingsLentil5 mmA lentil is the edible, lens-shaped seed of the Lens culinaris plant, widely used in soups and stews.
Around the same scale · Living thingsHousefly7 mmA housefly is a common flying insect often found near human habitation and associated with transmitting diseases.
Nearest higher value · Everyday thingsChickpea9 mmA chickpea is an edible seed from the Cicer arietinum plant, commonly used in cooking and also called a garbanzo bean.Sources and method
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Living thingsHousefly7 mmA housefly is a common flying insect often found near human habitation and associated with transmitting diseases.Everyday thingsChickpea9 mmA chickpea is an edible seed from the Cicer arietinum plant, commonly used in cooking and also called a garbanzo bean.
Living thingsMosquito6 mmA mosquito is a slender flying insect with long legs and a piercing mouthpart.Everyday thingsLentil5 mmA lentil is the edible, lens-shaped seed of the Lens culinaris plant, widely used in soups and stews.
PeopleFingernail1.5 cmA fingernail is the hard, protective covering at the tip of a human finger, composed of keratin.
Living thingsLadybird6 mmA ladybird is a small beetle that feeds on aphids and is beneficial to gardens.
Everyday things10 mm round button1 cmA round button is a small disc-shaped fastener sewn onto clothing to join fabric.
PeopleHuman eyeball2.4 cmThe human eyeball is the globe-shaped organ that receives light and begins the process of vision.