Sesame seed
A sesame seed is an oil-rich edible seed produced by the sesame plant and used whole, ground or pressed for oil.
How big is it?
3 mm long
Also 0.1181 in
Length · example
A little perspective
About 1.5 times the defined body length of Copepod.
Copepod: A copepod is a tiny aquatic crustacean found in marine and freshwater environments, playing a key role in aquatic food webs.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Sesame seed
Example seed: 3 mm long, 3 mg.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Copepod
A defined 2 mm adult calanoid copepod specimen with a 10 microgram wet mass. The body span excludes the long antennules; species, life stage and hydration produce wide variation.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked defined body length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 3 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: 3 mm long, 3 mg.
The marked vertical span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Sesame seed dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mm | Not recorded | example | |
| 3 mg | Not recorded | example |
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Nearest lower value · Living thingsCopepod2 mmA copepod is a tiny aquatic crustacean found in marine and freshwater environments, playing a key role in aquatic food webs.
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 thingsSmall ant5 mmAn ant is a social insect that lives in an organised colony, usually with workers, a queen and specialised roles.Sources and method
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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.Living thingsSmall ant5 mmAn ant is a social insect that lives in an organised colony, usually with workers, a queen and specialised roles.
Living thingsSea butterfly5 mmA sea butterfly is a small marine snail that swims using wing-like extensions and has a delicate coiled shell.
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 thingsMosquito6 mmA mosquito is a slender flying insect with long legs and a piercing mouthpart.